Sentences

cutpurse in a sentence

n.

Definition

Cutpurse: a thief who steals from others, especially by stealth or skillful means, typically in crowded places.

Sample Sentences

  1. The cutpurse deftly slipped through the crowd, his nimble fingers searching for unsuspecting victims.
  2. In the bustling marketplace, tales of a notorious cutpurse circulated among the merchants, warning them to guard their wares.
  3. She felt a jolt of fear when she realized a cutpurse had just stolen her coin purse right from her hip.
  4. The historical novel depicted a cunning cutpurse who thrived in the shadows of the city streets during the 17th century.
  5. As the cutpurse was apprehended, the townsfolk breathed a sigh of relief, hoping their troubles were finally over.

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