English edit

Etymology edit

burglar +‎ -ous

Adjective edit

burglarous (comparative more burglarous, superlative most burglarous)

  1. Of, or related to a burglary.
    • 2012, Clayton Rawson, The Headless Lady[1]:
      Merlini asked, his voice low and conspiratorial, in keeping with the illegality of our burglarous mission.
    The possession of burglarous tools is illegal in many jurisdictions.