Poti^. —A cricket.— See Note ItoLeê Petit» Oiseau

2. La Gervaise. — The definite article, uted before the names of women, generally dénotes disrespect. Sometimes, as in this case, it merely serves to designate a woman belonging to the lower classes of Society. Formerly the use of the article before proper names was much more fréquent than at présent, especially before the names of artists ; as, La Champmeslé, La Malibran.

3. Maitre pilote, — Head pilot in the French naTy; nearly the same as the master of an En^Iish man-of-war. — Buair'8 Naval and MiUtarjf French and EngUsh Lhctionary.