Goinfre, m. (thieves’), precentor. An allusion to his opening his mouth like that of a glutton.
Goiper (thieves’), to prowl at night for evil purposes, “quærens quem devoret.”
Goipeur, m. (thieves’), night thief.
Goipeuse, f. (thieves’), prostitute who prowls about the country. See [Gadoue].
Goîtreux, m. (familiar), silly fellow; man devoid of all intellectual power. Synonymous of crétin.
Goje (Breton cant), well; yes.
Golgother (familiar), to give oneself the airs of a martyr. The allusion is obvious.
Gomberger (thieves’), to reckon.
Gombeux, adj. (popular), nasty.
Gomme, f. (familiar), fashion; elegance, “swelldom.”La haute ——, the “pink” of fashion. Etre de la ——, to be a dandy, a “masher.” See [Gommeux]. The term formerly signified excellence, and was used specially in reference to wine.