GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Furtive , a. [L. furtivus, fr. furtum theft, fr. fur thief, akin to ferre to bear: cf. F. furtif. See Fertile.] Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look.Prior.1913 Webster
A hasty and furtive ceremony.
Hallam.1913 Webster