FURACIOUS

Etymology

Adjective

furacious (comparative more furacious, superlative most furacious)

(obsolete) Given to theft; thievish.

Source: Wiktionary


Fu*ra"cious, a. Etym: [L. furax, -racis thievish, from fur thief.]

Definition: Given to theft; thievish. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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