A rogue with taking ways (5)
I believe the answer is:
thief
This might be a double definition.
'a rogue' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'taking ways' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'with' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "'Taffy was a - - '" , "See 3" , "nicker?" , "One's inclined to take" , "Pilferer" .)