Shell : noun Calcareous envelope of the eggs of birds and reptiles.
Said of any merchandise that is trafficked.
Lessor of shells: charlatan, liar.
Shell mate: Formerly, deceitful; merchant.
To return to one's shell: to shut oneself in psychologically.
Typo: Error, misprint, typographical error.
Walnut shell: boat, small boat.
Walnut shell: small capacity drinking glass.
Do not give your shells: be stingy, very economical.
Hand in shell behind the ear: Sign, gesture of deafness: put the hand in a cornet to hear better.
Shell: prison.
Shell of Venus: female sex.
Shell: Chipage. To blow up the shell: to be deflowered.
Pubis bulging like a conch.