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Definition: CLEPTOMANIA

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An alternative spelling for "Kleptomania": A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Cleptomania" is a common misspelling or typo for: cleptomaniac.

Date "Cleptomania" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Cleptomania \Clep`to*ma"ni*a\, noun. [New Latin]. (references)

Definition: CLEPTOMANIA

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. An alternative spelling for "Kleptomania": A propensity to steal, claimed to be irresistible. This does not constitute legal irresponsibility.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "CLEPTOMANIA" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Cleptomania \Clep`to*ma"ni*a\, noun. [New Latin]. (references)