burglar

noun bur·glar \ˈbər-glər also -gə-lər\

: a person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things : a person who commits burglary

Full Definition of BURGLAR

: one who commits burglary

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Anglo-French burgler, from Medieval Latin burglator, probably alteration of burgator, from burgare to commit burglary

First Known Use: 1541

BURGLAR Defined for Kids

noun bur·glar \ˈbər-glər\

: a person who commits burglary

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