burglarious

[ ber-glair-ee-uhs ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or involving burglary.

Other Words From

• bur·glari·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of burglarious¹

First recorded in 1760–70; burglar + -ious

Example Sentences

Ms. Pyo has been charged with abduction, trespassing, possession of burglarious tools, and assault on law enforcement.

From Washington Times

“In ten minutes — breaking his own burglarious record — he threw back the bolts and opened the door.”

From Washington Post

He will be arraigned on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglarious instruments, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, as well as being a fugitive from justice from New Hampshire.

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Allan was charged with felony grand larceny and felony possession of burglarious tools, police said in the news release.

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Allan was charged with felony grand larceny and felony possession of burglarious tools, police said in the press release.

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