Theftuous

Alternative forms

• thiefteous, thefteous
• thiftwis, thiftwise, thifteous, thiftous, thefteous Scotland

Origin

From earlier thiefteous, thiftwis, from Middle English *theftwis, equivalent to theft + -wise. Compare righteous.

Full definition of theftuous

Adjective

1. Of the nature of theft; thievish.

Derived terms

• theftuously