Arnellerie, f. (thieves’), rouennerie, printed cotton.
Arnif, m. (thieves’), policeman or detective. Also denominated “bec de gaz, bourrique, cierge, flique, laune, peste, vache.” In English cant or slang “crusher, pig, copper, cossack, nark.”
Arpagar, m. (thieves’), the town of Arpagon, near Paris.
Arpette, m. (popular), apprentice.
Arpion, m. (thieves’ and popular), foot, “trotter;” toe.
Moi, d’marcher ça n’me fout pas l’trac.
J’ai l’arpion plus dur que des clous.
Richepin, Chanson des Gueux.
Arpions, m. pl. (thieves’ and popular), toes.
Arquepincer. See [Arcpincer].