ladrone
or la·dron
[ luh-drohn ]
nounSouthwestern U.S.
a thief.
Origin of ladrone
11550–60; <Spanish ladrón<Latin latrōn- (stem of latrō) mercenary, bandit
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How to use ladrone in a sentence
The richest and most prominent man in the village enjoyed the reputation of being a great ladron.
Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) | Carl LumholtzThe proverb says, Por un ladron, pierden ciento en el meson—Ventera hermosa, mal para la bolsa.
Gatherings From Spain | Richard FordI hope it will cause the excommunication of every ladron in Mexico, and have them devoted to the perdition they so richly deserve.
The Bandolero | Mayne ReidHalf a brigade crossed the River Ladron, notwithstanding the opposition of the rebels, and attacked the town from the east.
The Inhabitants of the Philippines | Frederic H. Sawyer“Asesino,” “ladron,” “ingrato,” were the terms used in speaking of him.
The White Chief | Mayne Reid
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