homebreaker

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who breaks into a house, typically to burgle it
  • (derogatory) A person who has a sexual relationship with a married person and so risks the breakup of that marriage

Etymology

Compound from English home + English breaker.

Origin

English

breaker

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