burglarious
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It is a fortunate thing that it occurred to me to relate his history; and now I consider it my duty to report that he was entirely innocent of any burglarious or murderous intentions.
From Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland by Multatuli
A burglarious visit to his house at the Piraeus yielded a rich harvest of compromising documents.
From Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 by Abbott, G. F. (George Frederick)
But whether or no, I can never consent That the thief and the ladder should make a descent, Which haply might hurt a burglarious brother, Or totally wreck and demolish the other.'
From The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
"First," I replied, sobered by the gravity of his manner, "it would interest me as a student of character to know just what species of pie lured you to this burglarious deed."
From The Siege of the Seven Suitors by Nicholson, Meredith
This breach of burglarious custom was probably due to the fact that the Braithwait mansion was in the suburbs, some distance from the road, and several hundred yards from the nearest house.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 by Various
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