Camelote, f. (popular), prostitute of the lowest class, or “draggle-tail;” (thieves’) —— grinchie, stolen property. Etre pris la —— en pogne, or en pied, to be caught, “flagrante delicto,” with the stolen property in one’s possession. Laver la ——, to sell stolen property. Prendre la —— en pogne, to steal from a person’s hand.
Cameloter (popular), to sell; to cheapen; to beg; to tramp.
Camerluche or camarluche, m. (popular), comrade, or “mate.”
Camionner (popular), to conduct; to lead about.
Camisard, m. (military), soldier of the “Bataillon d’Afrique,” a corps composed of liberated military convicts, who, after having undergone their sentence, are not sent back to their respective regiments. They are incorporated in the Bataillon d’Afrique, a regiment doing duty in Algeria or in the colonies, where they complete their term of service; —— en bordée, same meaning.
Camisole, f. (popular), waistcoat, or “benjy.”
Camoufle, f. (thieves’), description of one’s personal appearance; dress; light or candle, “glim.” La —— s’estourbe, the light is going out.
Camouflement, m. (thieves’), disguise.
Camoufler (thieves’), to learn; to adulterate. Se ——, to disguise oneself.