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