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Cutpurse Definition & Meaning

cutpurse
noun
  1. a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places

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What does cutpurse mean?
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
What part of speech is cutpurse?
Cutpurse is a noun.

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