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INTERMESS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inter-mess
1, record 1, English, inter%2Dmess
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inter-mess golf tournament. 1, record 1, English, - inter%2Dmess
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- intermess
1, record 1, French, intermess
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tournoi de golf intermess. 1, record 1, French, - intermess
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- At Home
1, record 2, English, At%20Home
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another traditional Christmas function is the “At Home.” This function is generally alternately hosted by the officers’ mess and the warrant officers’ and sergeants’ mess. The function is a cocktail party held on an afternoon prior to Christmas; the dress is service dress. The members of the hosting mess form a receiving line at their mess to greet the members of the other mess who generally arrive en masse. 1, record 2, English, - At%20Home
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Intermess
1, record 2, French, Intermess
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette réception de Noël fait également partie de la tradition. Elle est généralement tenue au mess des officiers et au mess des adjudants et des sergents, en alternance. Il s’agit d’un cocktail qui a lieu dans l’après-midi précédant Noël pour lequel la tenue de service est de rigueur. Les membres du mess hôte forment une haie d’accueil pour les membres de l’autre mess qui arrivent habituellement en groupe. 1, record 2, French, - Intermess
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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