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The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.

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  1. n. The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.
  2. n. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
  3. The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.
  4. The act of breaking open and entering, with a feloniouspurpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night.See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.
  5. n. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent