Definition of "housebreakers" [housebreakers]

• Plural form of housebreaker. (noun)

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• "These again are sub-classified, e.g., thieves are classified as housebreakers, those who rob with violence, those who use weapons, those who rob from the person, and those who break safes."
• "Many actresses are called housebreakers ... but there are some home-makers as well."
• "This is not quite to suggest that what Mr. Woodhouse really fears at the close are "housebreakers" chanting Liberte!"