Chambert, m. (thieves’), one who talks too much; one who lets the cat out of the bag.
Chamberter (thieves’), to talk in an indiscreet manner.
Chambre, f. (thieves’), de sûreté, the prison of La Conciergerie. La —— des pairs, that part of the dépôt reserved for convicts sentenced to penal servitude for life.
Chambrer (swindlers’), to lose; to steal; to “claim.” See [Grinchir].
Chambrillon, m., small servant; young “slavey.”
Chameau, m. (popular), cunning man who imposes on his friends; girl of lax morals; prostitute; —— a deux bosses, prostitute. Ce —— de ..., insulting expression applied to either sex.
Coupeau apprit de la patronne que Nana était débauchée par une autre ouvrière, ce petit chameau de Léonie, qui venait de lâcher les fleurs pour faire la noce.—Zola, L’Assommoir.
Chameliers, m. pl. (military), name formerly given to the old “guides.”
[Champ], m. (familiar), champagne, “fiz,” or “boy;” (popular) —— d’oignons, cemetery; —— de navets, cemetery where executed criminals are interred.
Champoreau, m. (military), beverage concocted with coffee, milk, and some alcoholic liquor, but more generally a mixture of coffee and spirits. From the name of the inventor.