burglarous

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^[1]:

     Merlini asked, his voice low and conspiratorial, in keeping with the illegality of our burglarous mission.

Derived terms

• burglarously