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thievery
['θiːv(ə)rɪ]
сущ.
воровство, кража, похищение
Law (En-Ru)
thievery
воровство (профессиональное); кража
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"To drive a spreagh or so, is no thievery," said Balafre, "and that I will maintain when and how you dare."— Угнать стадо овец — еще не значит быть вором, — возразил Меченый. — Я готов утверждать это где угодно.Scott, Walter / Quentin DurwardСкотт, Вальтер / Квентин ДорвардКвентин ДорвардСкотт, Вальтер© Издательство "Художественная литература", 1964Quentin DurwardScott, Walter© 2009 by Seven Treasures Publications
"It's at least as honourable a profession as thievery.'— Профессия не менее почетная, чем воровство.Eddings, David / The Ruby KnightЭддингс, Дэвид / Рубиновый рыцарьРубиновый рыцарьЭддингс, ДэвидThe Ruby KnightEddings, David© 1990 by David Eddings
'Thievery is the second most honourable profession in the world - next to fighting.— Умение воровать — второе достоинство воина после храбрости.Eddings, David / The Ruby KnightЭддингс, Дэвид / Рубиновый рыцарьРубиновый рыцарьЭддингс, ДэвидThe Ruby KnightEddings, David© 1990 by David Eddings
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thievery
noun
| Singular | Plural | |
| Common case | thievery | *thieveries |
| Possessive case | thievery's | *thieveries' |