burglarious
Americanadjective
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Origin of burglarious
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It was not an elevator that the most burglarious would have cared to take away.
From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
I hear his burglarious feet, I heard the "Henry, Henry!" still going on from above-stairs; I heard my own heart pit-a-pat, pit-a-pat within me.
From Successful Recitations by Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry)
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 Hurlbert, William Henry
Thus, no trace would remain of the burglarious entry.
From Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Bennett, Arnold
He was not of the covetous and burglarious type that always wants other people's property.
From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert
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