Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clept
Verb
/klɛpt/
Definition
The word ‘clept’ is an archaic term that means to steal or to take dishonestly.
Examples
- In the old tale, the thief was known as one who clept from the wealthy.
- She felt betrayed when she discovered that he had clept her ideas without any credit.
- He was considered clept for his many misdeeds in the marketplace.
Meaning
It is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe acts of theft or dishonesty.
Synonyms
- stole
- thieved
- plundered
- bootlegged
