area sneak
area sneak · area sneaks
The practice of breaking into the lower floors of a house via its area to commit theftThe practice of breaking into the lower floors of a house via its area to commit theft.
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete, rare)The practice of breaking into the lower floors of a house via its area to commit theft.
(archaic, historical)A thief who steals in this way.
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