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Etymology of the English word larceny

the English word larceny
derived from the Old French word larcin
derived from the Latin word latrocinium (brigandage, robbery, highway robbery)
derived from the Latin word latro (robber, brigand, bandit)

Date

The earliest known usage of larceny in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

larcener, larcenous

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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