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CAIRN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cairn terrier
1, record 1, English, cairn%20terrier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cairn 2, record 1, English, cairn
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cairn terrier is a short-legged dog with a short, broad face fixed in a "keen" expression that is typical of the breed. Its harsh coat is usually bluish-gray, tan, or pale yellowish brown. 3, record 1, English, - cairn%20terrier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cairn terrier
1, record 1, French, cairn%20terrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- terrier cairn 2, record 1, French, terrier%20cairn
correct, masculine noun
- cairn 2, record 1, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cairn
1, record 2, English, cairn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cairn: an item in the "Site Features" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - cairn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 2, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cairn : objet de la classe «Articles d'aménagement» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - cairn
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- man
1, record 3, English, man
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marker or pile of rocks. 1, record 3, English, - man
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Possibly a navigation guide. Used in Nfld. 1, record 3, English, - man
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - man
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 3, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - cairn
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisée par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - cairn
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grave marker
1, record 4, English, grave%20marker
generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 4, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- cairn funéraire 2, record 4, French, cairn%20fun%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tumulus de terre et de pierres recouvrant en les protégeant les sépultures mégalithiques. 3, record 4, French, - cairn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les highlanders vous disent en signe d'amitié : «J'ajouterai une pierre à votre cairn (monument funèbre)». 4, record 4, French, - cairn
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Tourist Activities
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cairn
1, record 5, English, cairn
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conical heap of stones which serves as a landmark. 2, record 5, English, - cairn
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 5, English, - cairn
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Activités touristiques
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 5, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amoncellement de pierres qui sert de point de repère. 2, record 5, French, - cairn
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 5, French, - cairn
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cairn
1, record 6, English, cairn
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conspicuous hill or mountain. 1, record 6, English, - cairn
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Captain Orlebars Cairn, Nfld. 1, record 6, English, - cairn
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May resemble a man-made cairn; sometimes used in surveying or navigation. Rare; used in Nfld. and Alta. 1, record 6, English, - cairn
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 6, English, - cairn
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 6, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 6, French, - cairn
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie uniformisée par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 6, French, - cairn
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-07-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cairn
1, record 7, English, cairn
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a heap of stones placed to serve as a grave marker, a landmark, or as an indicator of the place where some valuable was stored. 1, record 7, English, - cairn
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cairn
1, record 7, French, cairn
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- montjoie 2, record 7, French, montjoie
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amoncellement de terre ou de pierres qui recouvre une tombe ou, plus généralement, qui sert de point de repère aux alpinistes et aux explorateurs. 3, record 7, French, - cairn
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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