Arsonner (thieves’), to overhaul pockets, to “frisk,” or “to rule over.”
[Arsouille], m. (familiar), a man foul in language, a low cad, a “rank outsider.” The expression has passed into the language. Milor l’——, a rich man with eccentric, low tastes. The appellation was first given to Lord Seymour.
Arsouiller (popular), synonymous of engueuler, to “jaw,” to “slang.”
Arthur, m., a would-be lady-killer; also synonymous of [Amant de cœur], which see.
Arthurine, f. (popular), a girl of indifferent character, a “Poll.”
Artichaut, m. (popular), cœur d’——, fickle-hearted.
.... Cœur d’artichaut,
C’est mon genre: un’ feuille pour tout l’monde,
Au jour d’aujourd’hui, j’gobe la blonde;
Après-d’main, c’est la brun’, qu’i m’faut.