Barbote, f. (thieves’), searching of prisoners on their arrival at the prison, “turning over.”

Barboter (thieves’), to search on the person, “to turn over;” to steal, “to clift;” to purloin goods and sell them; —— les poches, to pick pockets, “to buz;” (familiar) —— la caisse, to appropriate the contents of a cashbox.

Barboteur, m. (thieves’), de campagne, night thief.

Barbotier, m., searcher at prisons.

Barbotin, m. (thieves’), theft; proceeds of sale of stolen goods, “swag.”

Après mon dernier barbotin,

J’ai flasqué du poivre à la rousse.

Richepin.

Barbue, f. (thieves), pen.

Bar-de-tire, m. (thieves’), hose.