A thief is a criminal who dedicates himself to the theft of items of little value . In general, he does not resort to violence or aim to obtain large loot, but rather takes advantage of carelessness to appropriate small assets.
For example: “This town is very quiet, although you have to watch out for some thieves,” “A thief took three apples and two pears from the grocery store,” “The police caught a thief who had stolen an old woman's purse.” ” .
The thief, with his actions, violates the law . In any case, the punishment depends on how their illicit conduct is framed in the legislation: depending on the characteristics of the event, it may be a theft , a robbery , aggravated robbery , etc.
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) indicates that thief, as an adjective, can describe the animal that flies at a low altitude , at level with the surface, or one that crawls . In this sense we can talk about the ratchet bird (which flies close to the ground) and the ratchet eagle or buzzard (which usually feeds on rodents and other small mammals).
In Mexico , meanwhile, the device used to hunt rats is called a thief. It is a trap whose purpose is to capture these vermin.
Ratero, on the other hand, is one of the names given to the plant species Thymus zygis . Also known as savory , marjoram , olive thyme or sauce thyme , it is usually used in the gastronomic field as a condiment .
There is a product known as pickpocket oil , highly recommended in all media for its antiseptic properties to prevent infections. It should be noted that we can also find it as thieves' oil and Samaritan oil .
In short, it is a powerful fusion of five essential oils, all with properties of the same type, that collaborate with natural treatments to prevent the transmission of fungi, bacteria and viruses. The oils that are combined to create thief oil are the following: cinnamon, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon and cloves.
Beyond the benefits that this oil can give us, one of the most striking characteristics is its name. To understand its origin we must go back to the 15th century, a time when the bubonic plague was in full swing. Four French thieves devised the mixture that gave rise to this powerful oil, to protect themselves from the diseases that their victims could infect them. The authorities captured them, but offered to reduce their sentences if they shared the formula, and thus its dissemination began.
The use of pickpocket oil has several indications. First of all, it is important not to apply it directly to the skin before diluting it, for which you can use ingredients such as coconut, almond or olive oil; Note that some companies dilute it before selling it, so we should check this information before proceeding on our own. If necessary, just add between ten and twelve drops of pickpocket oil in 1 ounce of the one we have chosen.
It is usually applied to the hands, temples and behind the ears. It is also possible to use it in a diffuser, but in this case the requirement is that it has not been diluted. Another common practice is to inhale it directly from the bottle or from a cloth previously moistened with a few drops. Needless to say, it is not advisable to ingest it.
The concept, finally, appears in the titles of artistic works such as the Mexican films “Nosotros los rateros” and “Ratero” and William Faulkner's novel “Los rateros” ( “The Reivers. A Reminiscence” in its original language).