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burglarious

American  
[ber-glair-ee-uhs] / bərˈglɛər i əs /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or involving burglary.


Other Word Forms

  • burglariously adverb

Etymology

Origin of burglarious

First recorded in 1760–70; burglar + -ious

Example Sentences

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He will be arraigned on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglarious instruments, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, as well as being a fugitive from justice from New Hampshire.

From Washington Times

Allan was charged with felony grand larceny and felony possession of burglarious tools, police said in the press release.

From Washington Times

Richard Allan, an amateur historian and activist, was charged with grand larceny and possession of burglarious tools, both felonies, police said.

From Washington Post

He was not of the covetous and burglarious type that always wants other people's property.

From Project Gutenberg

So he is not to be married burglariously and forcibly?

From Project Gutenberg