larcenous en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English larceny Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English larcenous From larceny + -ous.
Meanings
- Given to larceny, tending to thievery.
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Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair.
These late fees are larcenous. I should have read the fine print before signing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| larcenious | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most larcenous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more larcenous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |