embezzlern.
/ɪmˈbɛzlə/, /ɪmˈbɛzl̩ə/, /ɛmˈbɛzlə/, /ɛmˈbɛzl̩ə/, U.S. /əmˈbɛz(ə)lər/, /ɛmˈbɛz(ə)lər/ One who embezzles.
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the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > thief > defrauder or swindler > [noun] > embezzler or peculator
peculator1656
embezzler1667
defaulter1771
defalcator1805
grafter1896
grifter1915
1667 S. Pepys Diary 25 July (1974) VIII. 352 Hogg is the..most observable embezzler, that ever was known.
1687 London Gaz. No. 2300/1 The Detainers, Imbezlers, or Concealers of the said Books.
1702 R. Crosfeild Affections of People 4 The Embezelers of His Majesties Naval Stores.
1854 Tait's Edinb. Mag. June 376/2 Embezzlers, burglars and pick-pockets.
1887 Pall Mall Gaz. 11 Oct. 7/2.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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- spinsers
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