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Burgle is a rare rogue spell card, from the Grand Tournament set.
Trivia[]
- This card's art depicts the "Elwynn Burglar" from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, who in turn is a reference to the Hamburglar, a McDonald's mascot known for stealing hamburgers.
- The word burgle is an alternative to burglarize, chiefly used in Britain, Australia and New Zealand.[1] Its use in Hearthstone in place of the term normally used in North America is likely intended to provide a more unusual character to the spell.[2][3]
Gallery[]
Burgle, full art |
References[]
- ↑ Wiktionary. Retrieved on 2016-09-05.
- ↑ grammarist.com - Burgle vs. burglarize. Retrieved on 2016-09-05. "In American English, the verb burgle, meaning to rob, is regarded as a humorous backformation from burglar, and burglarize is the preferred term in serious contexts."
- ↑ Merriam-webster.com - Do Burglars 'Burgle' or 'Burglarize'?. Retrieved on 2016-09-05. "If you're American, chances are burgle makes you giggle, and you'll opt for burglarize."