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Record 1 2003-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Anecdotal History
DEF

A meeting of neighbours, [originally country settlers,] to unite their labours for the benefit of one of their number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Histoire anecdotique
DEF

Prestation de travail manuel accompli collectivement, volontairement et gratuitement par plusieurs personnes qui s'entendent pour venir en aide à quelqu'un [...]

OBS

À l'origine, cette tâche communautaire était accomplie par des ruraux qui venaient en aide à un voisin dans le besoin.

Spanish

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