burglarous

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English

Etymology

From burglar +‎ -ous.

Adjective

burglarous (comparative more burglarous, superlative most burglarous)

  1. Of, or related to a burglary.
    The possession of burglarous tools is illegal in many jurisdictions.
    • 2012, Clayton Rawson, The Headless Lady:
      Merlini asked, his voice low and conspiratorial, in keeping with the illegality of our burglarous mission.

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