Marmousin, m. (popular), child, or “kid.”
Marmyon, m. (thieves’), flesh-pot, and figuratively purse.
Marne, f. (popular), faire la ——, is said of prostitutes who prowl about the river-side.
Marner (popular), to steal, or “to nick.” See [Grinchir]. Marner, to work hard, “to sweat.”
Marneur, m. (popular), strong, active labourer.
Marneuse, f. (popular), prostitute of the lowest class who plies her trade by the river-side. See [Gadoue].
Maron, or marron, adj. (thieves’), caught in the act.
Non, il n’est pas possible, disait l’un; pour prendre ainsi “marons” les voleurs, il faut qu’il s’entende avec eux.—Vidocq.
Maron, or muron, salt.
Maronner (thieves’), to fail. Une affaire maronnée, fruitless attempt at robbery.