"breachful" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From breach + -ful. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|breach|ful|pos=adjective}} breach + -ful Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} breachful
  1. (rare) Involving or characterized by a violation of law, of legal rights, or of other rules governing conduct. Tags: rare
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