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Upon apparently learning that the works would not fit in the vehicle, the burglars ripped two from their frames and left the other two damaged in the street.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2024
The actor also played Watergate burglar Frank Sturgis in the 1976 film All The President's Men.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Sixteen pets in total have been awarded the bronze Hambone trophy, including a pair of German shepherds who were trapped in a missile silo, a brave Jack Russell who battled a burglar and many others.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
The Los Angeles Police Department records show that officers responded to the Sunset Plaza Drive home 17 times this year, including calls for possible burglars, prowlers and vandalism.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Anglo-French burgler, from Medieval Latin burglator, probably alteration of burgator, from burgare to commit burglary
First Known Use
1541, in the meaning defined above
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“Burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burglar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər
: a person who commits burglary
Legal Definition
burglar
noun
bur·glar
ˈbər-glər
: a person who commits a burglary
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