Surmouleur, m. (literary), writer who imitates the defective features of another’s style of writing.
Surprenante, f. (gamesters’), one of the modes employed in arranging cards for cheating purposes.
Surrincette, f. (familiar and popular), second help of brandy after coffee.
Surse, m. (shopmen’s), faire le ——, to be on the look-out for the master. From [Sur-seize] (which see).
[Sur-seize!] (shopmen’s), warning call when the master is approaching.
Surtaille, f. (thieves’), detective force. From sûreté.
Sydonie (hairdressers’), dummy.
Sylphider (popular), se ——, to disappear, “to mizzle.”
Symbole, m. (popular), head, or “nut;” credit, or “jawbone.”
Symphoneries, f. pl. (popular), nonsense, or “rot.” Lâcher des ——, to talk nonsense.