| Word | argot |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A dialect or vocabulary specific to a particular group, esp. that of criminals. |
| Sentence | As for their language, they decided to communicate among themselves in the thieves' argot they had learned in Paris, which they all spoke to perfection. |
| Source | Baudolino, Umberto Eco, p.244 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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