Meaning of burglar in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbərɡlər/

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  1. Noun

    burglar

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from legal French burgler or Anglo-Latin burgulator, burglator; related to Old French burgier‘pillage’

    Definitions

    1. a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

    Derived terms

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