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.