cutpurse

English

/ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/, /ˌkʌtˈpɝs/

noun
Definitions
  • A thief who steals from others' purses or pockets in public.

Etymology

Affix from English cut + English purse (pucker, small bag for carrying money).

Origin

English

purse

Gloss

pucker, small bag for carrying money

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