Esganacer (thieves’), to laugh.
[Esgard], or égard, m. (thieves’), faire l’——, to rob an accomplice of his share of the plunder. The author of this kind of robbery goes among his English brethren by the name of “Poll thief.”
Esgour, adj. (thieves’), lost.
Esgourde, esgouverne, esgourne, f. (thieves’), ear, or “hearing cheat.” Débrider l’——, to listen.
Espagnol, m. (popular), louse.
Espalier, m. (theatrical), a number of female supernumeraries drawn up in line.
Espèce, f. (familiar), woman of questionable character.
Esprit, m. (familiar), des braves, brandy.
Esque, m. See [Esgard].
Esquinte, m. (thieves’), abyss. Vol à l’——, burglary, “panny,” “screwing,” or “busting.”