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feather bed [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Union Activities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- feather bed 1, record 1, English, feather%20bed
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- featherbed job 1, record 1, English, featherbed%20job
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A markedly easy and comfortable state or position. Created by or resulting from featherbedding. A feather bed. 1, record 1, English, - feather%20bed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Action syndicale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sinécure
1, record 1, French, sin%C3%A9cure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un emploi, une charge, souvent attribuée par accointances, qui n'implique aucun travail effectif. 2, record 1, French, - sin%C3%A9cure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emploi improductif [...] maintenu [par suremploi]. 1, record 1, French, - sin%C3%A9cure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1984-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- feather bed 1, record 2, English, feather%20bed
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.a quilt or sack stuffed with feathers and used as a mattress. 1, record 2, English, - feather%20bed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lit de plume 1, record 2, French, lit%20de%20plume
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.toile remplie de plume, dont on garnit un lit. 1, record 2, French, - lit%20de%20plume
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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