ladrone

American  

[luh-drohn] / ləˈdroʊn /

Or ladron

noun

Southwestern U.S.

1. a thief.

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Etymology

Origin of ladrone

1550–60; < Spanish ladrón < Latin latrōn- (stem of latrō ) mercenary, bandit

Example Sentences

The Italians say: 'La cucina piccola fa la casa grande, la tavola e un ladrone segreto!'

From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór

"This war of Guelfi and Ghibellini leaves us prey to every French and German ladrone who wants to come down and loot our country," said Marco.

From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert

Rumours of ladrone raids reaching Bacolod had caused the sending of a detachment; it was to garrison Barang indefinitely.

From Caybigan by Hopper, James

I am convinced that ladrone leaders do not produce conditions, but that the conditions and attitude of the public produce ladrones.

From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.