thievishness
(ˈθiːvɪʃnɪs)
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality or condition of being thievish.
| c 1460 J. Metham Wks. 94 Yt sygnyfyith onstabylnes and ontrwth and theuyschnes. 1727 Bailey Vol. II, Thievishness, Addictedness to Stealing. 1907 19th Cent. Apr. 567 Attacking the spite, frivolity, vanity,..thievishness and similar endearing qualities of the sex. |