burglarious
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- burglariously adverb
Etymology
Origin of burglarious
Example Sentences
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The thirst of my burglarious intruders is not easily sated.
From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter
Thus, no trace would remain of the burglarious entry.
From Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes by Bennett, Arnold
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
Can your ingenuity suggest no explanation of a man's presence in another man's house at midnight save a burglarious motive?
From The Come Back by Wells, Carolyn
Hoskins was sincerely delighted to have the opportunity to meet his burglarious friends, and he lost no time in dressing and descending to the dining-room.
From The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
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