Escaff, m. (popular), kick in the breech.
Escaffer (popular), to give a kick in the breech, “to root,” or “to land a kick.”
Escanne, f. (thieves’), à l’——, away! and the devil take the hindmost.
Escanner (thieves’), to run away, or “to make beef.” See [Patatrot].
Escarcher (thieves’), to look on, “to pipe.”
Escare, f. (thieves’), impediment; obstacle; disappointment.
[Escarer] (thieves’), to prevent.
Escareur (thieves’), one who prevents.
Escargot, m. (popular), slow, dull man, or “stick in the mud;” vagrant; —— de trottoir, police officer, or “crusher.” See [Pot-à-tabac]. (Military) Escargot, man with his tent when campaigning.