Burglariously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Burglariously is an adverb meaning (dated, law) As a burglar; in order to burgle.
Meaning
(dated, law) As a burglar; in order to burgle.
Example Sentences
[…] then and there feloniously and burglariously did steal, take and carry away.
On Wednesday night two rascals burglariously entered the residence of a Mr. M'Knight, on Stanwix street, near the Point, by forcing open the back door.
John Hornby was committed on Monday last to Newgate by Justice Ward, for Burglariously entering the House of a Watchmaker in Essex-street and feloniously stealing thence seven Watches; […]
Cheops erected the first Pyramid / And largest, thinking it was just the thing / To keep his memory whole, and mummy hid; / But somebody or other rummaging, / Burglariously broke his coffin's lid […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burglarously, thievingly, brigandishly, larcenously, thievishly, criminously.
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