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la·​drone
variants: or ladron \ in sense 1 ˈlādrən or ˈladrən , in sense 2 ləˈdrōn \
plural ladrones or ladrons

Definition of ladrone

1 usually ladrone, chiefly Scottish : blackguard, rogue
2 usually ladron, [Spanish ladrón, from Latin latron-, latro] Southwest : thief, robber

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History and Etymology for ladrone

probably from Middle French ladron thief, robber, from Latin latron-, latro

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“Ladrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ladrone. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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