1888  epautophoroi  ep-ow-
tof-o'-ro

 from 1909 and 846 and (the 
dative case singular of) a 
derivative of phor (a thief); 
in theft itself, i.e. (by 
analogy) in actual crime:--in 
the very act.

 see GREEK for 1909

 see GREEK for 846