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COUCHE [2 records]

Record 1 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Breadmaking
DEF

A large piece of linen or canvas used to wrap for rising.

CONT

Everywhere are folds of jute, known as couche, for the loaves. It's on these cloths that the dough is left to rise and the loaves to cool after baking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boulangerie
DEF

Longue toile généralement en lin où sont déposés les pâtons pour y subir le dernier temps de fermentation, l'apprêt.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
OBS

The term "couched" is used in reference to a chevron which springs from one side of the escutchem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

En parlant du chevron et du croissant, avoir la ou les pointes tournées vers le flanc dextre.

CONT

Chevron couché.

Spanish

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