Meaning of burgle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbərɡəl/

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  1. Verb

    burgle

    Etymology

    late 19th century: originally a humorous and colloquial back-formation from burglar

    Definitions

    1. commit a burglary

    Examples

    • « enter and rob a dwelling »

    Derived terms

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