Purloin – steal something
(Pronounced pur-loyn)
To remember the definition of the word purloin, use the following mnemonic:
Pearls and a loincloth (purloin) - You stole my pearls, but I've got your loincloth.
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Examples of purloin in a sentence
He quietly purloined George's exam paper and ran off with it.
We have purloined certain ideas from our friends on the internet.
The novel begins with the discovery and subsequent purloining of the treasure.
