Coureur, m. (thieves’), d’aveugles, a wretch who robs blind men of the half-pence given them by charitable people.
Courir (popular), quelqu’un, to bore one. Se la ——, to run, to run away, “to slope.” For synonyms see [Patatrot].
Courrier, m. (thieves’), de la préfecture, prison van, or “black Maria.”
Court-à-pattes, m. (military), foot artilleryman.
Courtaud, m. (thieves’), shopman, or “counter jumper.”
Court-bouillon, m. (thieves’), le grand ——, the sea, “briny,” or “herring pond.” Termed by English sailors “Davy’s locker.” Court-bouillon properly is water with different kinds of herbs in which fish is boiled.
Courtier, m. (thieves’), à la mode. See [Bande noire]. (Familiar) Courtier marron, kind of unofficial stockjobber, an outsider, or “kerbstone broker.”
Cousin, m. (thieves’), cardsharper, or “broadsman;” —— de Moïse, husband of a dissolute woman.
Cousine, f. (popular), Sodomist; —— de vendange, dissolute girl fond of the wine-shop.
Cousse, f. (thieves’), de castu, hospital attendant.