·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Steal.
II. Stealing ·noun That which is stolen; stolen property;
— chiefly used in the plural.
III. Stealing ·noun The act of taking feloniously the personal property of another without his consent and knowledge; theft; larceny.
See Theft. ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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