Bricole, f. (popular), small, odd jobs that only procure scanty profits. Properly a shoulder-strap used by costermongers to draw their barrows.
Bricoler (popular), to make an effort; to give a good pull; to do anything in a hurried and clumsy manner; to carry on some affair in a not over straightforward way.
Bricoleur, m. (popular), man who will undertake any kind of work, any sundry jobs.
Bricul, briculé, m. (thieves’), police inspector.
Bridaukil (thieves’), gold watch chain, “redge slang,” or “red tackle.”
Bride, f. (thieves’), watch chain, “slang;” convict’s chain. (Popular) Vieille ——, worthless, discarded object; term of contempt for individuals.
Bridé (thieves’), shackled.
Brider (thieves’), to shut, “to dub;” to fasten on a fetter, or “wife.”
Brif (Breton), bread.
Briffe, f. (popular), food, “belly timber;” bread, “tommy.” Passer à ——, to eat, “to grub.”