noun
rareThe action of cutting and stealing from purses.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Taylor (1578–1653), poet. From purse + cutting, probably after purse-cutter.
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The action of cutting and stealing from purses.
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Taylor (1578–1653), poet. From purse + cutting, probably after purse-cutter.