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burgle

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Definition of burgle

Etymology

    (1872) back-formation from burglar.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɜː(r)ɡəl

Verb

burgle (third-person singular simple present burgles, present participle burgling, simple past and past participle burgled)

  1. (chiefly UK) to commit burglary.

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