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footman [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Police
OBS

The foot patrol officer should get to know as many people in his district as he can.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Police

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

an oblong or oval metal stand usually made of brass or polished steel placed in front of a fireplace.

OBS

It served to keep the dishes warm in the days before spirit burners and hot-water dishes came into general use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

trépied qui supporte les casseroles sur le feu.

CONT

trépieds triangulaires et rectangulaires destinés à supporter de petits chaudrons.

Spanish

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