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weeper [4 records]

Record 1 2001-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hats and Millinery
DEF

A form of ostrich trimming, made by trimming the flues off of one feather and individually tying or pasting them onto the flues of another feather to make them longer. This enlarges the plume and gives it a graceful sweep in imitation of weeping willow branches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chapellerie
DEF

Ornement de plumes d'autruche assemblées qui donnent au chapeau un aspect de saule pleureur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • History (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Histoire (Généralités)
DEF

Figure de deuil des tombeaux.

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
OBS

A bottle which leaks wine through the cork.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
OBS

Se dit d'une bouteille dont le bouchon défectueux laisse perdre du liquide.

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Testing (Materials)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôle structural des matériaux

Spanish

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