I. ˈbərglər; ˈbə̄glə(r, ˈbəig- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Anglo-French burgler, from Medieval Latin burglator, burgulator, probably alteration of burgator, from burgatus, past participle of burgare to commit burglary, from Latin burgus fortified place, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German burg fortified place — more at borough
: one who commits burglary
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Britain : burglarize