Filch v. t. [imp. & p. p. Filched p. pr. & vb. n. Filching.] To steal or take privily (commonly, that which is of little value); to pilfer.
Fain would they filch that little food away. --Dryden.
But he that filches from me my good name,
Robs me of that which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed. --Shak.
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