Rond

French-English Dictionary of Military Terms · 1918 · p. 3

Round. Stockish (of figure). Straightforward, frank. Brisk (of wind). Washer. Circle, round, loop.—En chiffres ronds. In round numbers.—Compte rond, nombre rond. Round amount, without fractions over.—Mener 1’afiaire ron dement. To carry through the busine smartly, cleanly. Rond-de-cuir (colloq.). Bureaucrat, red-tape man. [p.518]