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1953
First Known Use of klepto
1953
klepto-
combining form
klep·to
Definition of klepto-
: stealing : theft kleptomania
Origin and Etymology of klepto-
Greek, from kleptein to steal; akin to Goth hlifan to steal, Latin clepere
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