Droguiste, m. (thieves’), swindler; sharper, “shark.” Termed also, in English slang, “hawk,” in opposition to the “pigeon” or victim. See [Grinche].
Droitier, m. (familiar), member of the right, or monarchist party in parliament. See [Centrier].
Dromadaire, m. (popular), prostitute, or “mot.” Formerly a veteran of the Egypt campaign.
Drouillasse, f. (popular), diarrhœa, “jerry-go-nimble.”
[Dubuge], f. (thieves’), lady, “burerk.”
Duc, m. (familiar), large carriage which holds two people inside, and has room for two servants in front and two behind; —— de guiche, turnkey, “dubsman;” —— de la panne, needy man; —— d’en face (ironical), an allusion to an insignificant man who is seeking to make a show of undue importance or to give himself grand airs.
[Duce], m. (thieves’), secret signal agreed upon among sharpers.
Duchêne (popular), passer à ——, to get a tooth extracted. An allusion to the name of a famous dentist.
Duel, m. (popular), des yeux qui se battent en ——, squinting eyes, or “swivel eyes.”