Emily Dickinson Lexicon

THIEV-ISH, a.

1. Given to stealing; addicted to the practice of theft; as, a thievish boy. Or with a base and boist'rous sword enforce / A thievish living on the common road. Shak.
2. Secret; sly; acting by stealth; as, thievish minutes. Shak.
3. Partaking of the nature of theft; as, a thievish practice.