burglarious

[ber-glair-ee-uh s]

adjective

pertaining to or involving burglary.

Origin of burglarious

First recorded in 1760–70; burglar + -ious

Related formsbur·glar·i·ous·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for burglarious

Historical Examples of burglarious

Not a sound betrayed that their burglarious entry had alarmed any one.
The Grell Mystery
Frank Froest
But the proud society of the burglarious denied him opportunity.
The Short Works of George Meredith
George Meredith
And after entering in burglarious fashion you pursued a phantom.
Nothing But the Truth
Frederic S. Isham
Every step of his burglarious progress was applauded by the audience.
We Can't Have Everything
Rupert Hughes
A burglarious entrance must have been made into our tent while we slept.
Albania
E. F. Knight

Word Origin and History for burglarious

adj.

1769, from burglary + -ous. Related: Burglariously; burglariousness.

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