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purloin

Verb
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Purloin means to steal or take dishonestly, often used in poetry with a tone of secrecy or moral transgression.

Detailed Definition
Purloin is a term often used in literature to describe the act of stealing or taking something in a sneaky or dishonest manner. In the context of the poem, it reflects the character's desire to possess or take what is not rightfully theirs, enhancing the theme of greed and materialism.
Example
Example in poetry:
"the sun / Was a gleaming golden coin—His to purloin" steal; enhanced: "the sun / Was a gleaming golden coin—His to purloin; thief of light"; playful; contemporary: "Purloin ideas in remix culture"; educational: "Purloin pilfer in narrative verse."
Additional Notes
The word 'purloin' is used in the poem to convey the act of stealing, emphasizing the character's greedy nature.; Found in the poem, Requiem for a Modern Croesus by Lew R. Sarett
Also Known As
steal pilfer filch secretly purloin goods
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