Burglarer

n.; pl. Burglaries [ Fr. Burglar; cf. LL. burglaria. ] (Law) Breaking and entering the dwelling house of another, in the nighttime, with intent to commit a felony therein, whether the felonious purpose be accomplished or not. Wharton. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ By statute law in some of the United States, burglary includes the breaking with felonious intent into a house by day as well as by night, and into other buildings than dwelling houses. Various degrees of the crime are established. [ 1913 Webster ]