stealage

[ stee-lij ]

noun

1. the act of stealing. steal.
2. losses due to theft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stealage¹

First recorded in 1860–65; steal + -age

Example Sentences

Or of the American public functionary, who said that his annual gains were 'one thousand dollars salary, besides the cheatage and stealage?'

From Project Gutenberg

"Uncle Sime writ back 'You infarnel thief, you, put in "stealage" and keep the whole on't.'"

From Project Gutenberg