Bourlingue, m. (popular), dismissal, “the sack.”

Bourlinguer, to dismiss; to get on with difficulty in life. From a naval term.

Bourlingueur, m. (popular), master, “boss;” foreman.

Bourrasque, f. (thieves’), raid by the police.

Bourreau des crânes, m. (military), bully, fire-eater.

Bourre-boyaux, m. (popular), eating-house, “grubbing crib.”

Bourre-coquins, m. pl. (popular), beans. Beans form the staple food of convicts.

Bourre-de-soie, f. (cads’), kept girl, “poll.”

Bourrée, f. (popular), hustling, “hunch.”