Larcenies

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Larceny \Lar"ce*ny\, n.; pl. {Larcenies}. [F. larcin, OE.
     larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired
     servant; cf. Gr. (?) hired servant. Cf. {Latrociny}.] (Law)
     The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with
     intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf.
     {Embezzlement}.


     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Grand larceny} & {Petit larceny are} distinctions having
        reference to the nature or value of the property stolen.
        They are abolished in England.
  
     {Mixed larceny}, or {Compound larceny}, that which, under
        statute, includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a
        building or the person.
  
     {Simple larceny}, that which is not accompanied with any
        aggravating circumstances.
        [1913 Webster]