larcenous vs light-handed

larcenous

adj
  • Given to larceny, tending to thievery. 

  • Resembling theft, often applied to legal actions that seem unfair. 

light-handed

adj
  • Thieving, larcenous. 

  • Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing. 

  • flippant; lacking seriousness. 

  • Fresh and light-tasting, not rich, heavy, or highly seasoned. 

  • Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention. 

  • Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts. 

  • Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous 

  • Not having a full complement of workers. 

adv
  • Carrying very little. 

  • In a light-handed manner. 

How often have the words larcenous and light-handed occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )