\Lar"ce*ny\, n.; pl. {Larcenies}. [F. larcin, OE.
larrecin, L. latrocinium, fr. latro robber, mercenary, hired
servant; cf. Gr. (?) hired servant. Cf. {Latrociny}.] (Law)
The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with
intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf.
{Embezzlement}.
{Grand larceny} & {Petit larceny are} distinctions having
   reference to the nature or value of the property stolen.
   They are abolished in England.
{Mixed}, or {Compound, larceny}, that which, under statute,
   includes in it the aggravation of a taking from a building
   or the person.
{Simple larceny}, that which is not accompanied with any
   aggravating circumstances.