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burgle
CIDE DICTIONARY
burgle, v. [by back-formation from burglar.].
to commit a burglary; to enter and rob a dwelling. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
burgle, v.
1 tr. commit burglary on (a building or person).
2 intr. commit burglary.
1 tr. commit burglary on (a building or person).
2 intr. commit burglary.
Etymology
back-form. f BURGLAR
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