burglarious
Americanadjective
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Thus, no trace would remain of the burglarious entry.
From Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Arnold Bennett
"Wouldn't it seem rather burglarious to make a descent upon the old lady at this hour?"
From The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice by Eugene Field
The latter had neither wife nor child, tho a few chicks, and took our burglarious occupation very good-humoredly.
From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 Italy and Greece, Part Two by Francis W. (Francis Whiting) Halsey
Is it possible to regard a revolution which began in this hideous, cowardly, and burglarious fashion with any feelings other than those inspired by the Gordon riots of 1780 in London?
From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by William Henry Hurlbert
Is it, then, You, or is it some burglarious Devil that has broken into your bosom and stolen your soul, who is engaged in plastering over this infernal fester with smooth euphemisms?
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863 by Various
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