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Appropriate small amounts (6)

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pilfer

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'appropriate' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for pilfer that I've seen before include "Lift -- nick" , "Steal (sl.)" , "Steal (little things)" , "appropriate" , "Steal (cheap items)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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