Thiēv'ish, a.

a. 1. Given to stealing; addicted to the practice of theft; as, a thievish boy.

Or with a base and boisterous sword enforce A thievish living on the common road. Shak.

2Sense 2. Like a thief; acting by stealth; sly; secret. “The thievish minutes.” Shak.

3Sense 3. Partaking of the nature of theft; as, a thievish practice.