Origin:
1855–60; noun use of verb phrase break in
1855–60; noun use of verb phrase break in
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| break-in | |
noun | |
| trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent [syn: housebreaking] |
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Break-in
is always a great word to know.
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