English Explanatory Dictionary

burgle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To commit burglary.
  2. To take the ball legally from an opposing player.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːɡl̩/ /ˈbɝɡl̩/ EN-AU ck1 burgle.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-burgle.wav

Word forms

burgle burgles burgling burgled

Etymology

Back-formation from burglar (1867).

Synonyms

burglarize

Related words

burglar burglary cat-burgle breaking and entering rob steal thieve purloin

Derived words

unburgled
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