Pouff, — A cricket. — See Note 1 to Let Petits Oiseaux

2. La GertJa»5». — The definite article, used before the names of wornen, generally dénotes disrespect. Sometimes, as in this case, it merely serves to aesignate 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. Maître pilote, — Headpilot in the French navy; nearly the same as the master of an En^lish man-of-war. — Buen's Naval and MiUtary French and EngUsh Dtctionary.