See Theft.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Steal>>. II. Stealing ·noun That which is stolen; stolen property; — chiefly ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
The gaining of a rat-line or two in height while waiting on the lower part of the rigging for the or...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Cutting out the backs of coaches, and robbing the seats. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose