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BILLY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- billy
1, record 1, English, billy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- night stick 2, record 1, English, night%20stick
correct
- nightstick 3, record 1, English, nightstick
correct
- baton 2, record 1, English, baton
correct
- bludgeon 3, record 1, English, bludgeon
correct
- truncheon 3, record 1, English, truncheon
correct
- sap 4, record 1, English, sap
correct
- policemen's club 5, record 1, English, policemen%27s%20club
- billy club 6, record 1, English, billy%20club
- billy stick 6, record 1, English, billy%20stick
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Billy: short bludgeon, as a policeman's club. 6, record 1, English, - billy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Sap: a policeman's club or billy. 4, record 1, English, - billy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The night stick or baton is the best short-range weapon devised for police work and is very effective when the officer has been properly trained in its use and has confidence in himself while so armed. It must be long enough (22 to 26 inches) to reach out to the suspect.... 2, record 1, English, - billy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trique
1, record 1, French, trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matraque 2, record 1, French, matraque
correct, feminine noun
- bâton 3, record 1, French, b%C3%A2ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trique : Gros bâton court, et spécialement, bâton utilisé comme arme pour frapper. 1, record 1, French, - trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] bâton [est] l'arme de prédilection pour le contrôle des foules. 4, record 1, French, - trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Policía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa
1, record 1, Spanish, defensa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- porra 1, record 1, Spanish, porra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Goat Raising
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- billy goat
1, record 2, English, billy%20goat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- billy 1, record 2, English, billy
correct
- he-goat 1, record 2, English, he%2Dgoat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A male goat. 1, record 2, English, - billy%20goat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Élevage des chèvres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouc
1, record 2, French, bouc
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mâle de la chèvre (bovidés). 2, record 2, French, - bouc
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouc : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 2, French, - bouc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
- Cría de ganado caprino
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- buco
1, record 2, Spanish, buco
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabrón 1, record 2, Spanish, cabr%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- macho cabrío 1, record 2, Spanish, macho%20cabr%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Kitchen Utensils
- Camping and Caravanning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- billy
1, record 3, English, billy
correct, Australia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cookset 2, record 3, English, cookset
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tin or enamel cooking pot with a lid and wire handle, for use out of doors. 3, record 3, English, - billy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Batterie de cuisine
- Camping et caravaning
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gamelle
1, record 3, French, gamelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récipient métallique, individuel ou collectif muni ou non d'un couvercle, pour faire la cuisine ou transporter des aliments préparés [...] 2, record 3, French, - gamelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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