Burglariously

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    As a burglar; in order to burgle. dated

    "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; […]"

Example

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"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; […]"

Etymology

From burglarious + -ly.

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