Stole or pilfered (9)

I believe the answer is:

purloined

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'stole' is the first definition.
(purloining is a kind of stealing)

'pilfered' is the second definition.
('purloin' can be a synonym of 'pilfer')

(Other definitions for purloined that I've seen before include "Stole or embezzled" , "Stolen" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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