abigei

/abidʒɛj/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who steals livestock, especially cattle or sheep.

“The police were investigating a case of abigei in the rural area, where several farmers had reported stolen animals.”

2. verb

To steal livestock, especially cattle or sheep.

“The villagers accused the stranger of abigeating their livestock and demanded he be punished.”

Synonyms

  • cattle rustler
  • livestock thief

Antonyms

  • herdsman
  • livestock owner