Acheter (popular), quelqu’un ——, to turn one into ridicule, to make a fool of one.

Achetoir, m., achetoires, f. pl. (popular), money, “loaver.”

Acœurer (popular), to do anything with a will, to “wire in.”

Acoquiner (popular), s’——, used disparagingly, to keep company, to live with one.

Acré (thieves’), strong, “spry,” violent; silence! “mum’s the word!” be careful! “shoe leather!”

Acrée, acrie, m. (thieves’), mistrust; —— donc! hold your tongue! “mum your dubber!” be cautious. From acrimonie.

Acteur-guitare (theatrical and journalistic), actor who has only one string to his bow; actor who elicits applause in lachrymose scenes only.

Actionnaire, m., (literary), credulous man easily deceived. Proper sense, shareholder.

Adjectiver (popular), to abuse, to “slang.”

Adjoint (thieves’), executioner’s assistant.