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BASSINETTE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
- Baby and Child Care
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crib
1, record 1, English, crib
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cot 2, record 1, English, cot
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A crib is a small bed designed for infants and young children. Cribs are typically made from wood or metal, and they have high sides to prevent the child from falling out. 3, record 1, English, - crib
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
- Soins du bébé et puériculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lit à barreaux
1, record 1, French, lit%20%C3%A0%20barreaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lit de bébé 2, record 1, French, lit%20de%20b%C3%A9b%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- lit d'enfant 3, record 1, French, lit%20d%27enfant
correct, masculine noun
- bassinette 3, record 1, French, bassinette
anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lit élevé dont les côtés sont constitués de barreaux. 3, record 1, French, - lit%20%C3%A0%20barreaux
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
- bassinet
1, record 2, English, bassinet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bassinet: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 2, English, - bassinet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bassinette
1, record 2, French, bassinette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bassinette : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 2, French, - bassinette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1989-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bassinet
1, record 3, English, bassinet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bassinette 1, record 3, English, bassinette
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An infant's bed in a hospital usu. as representative of the equipment and services required to care for one infant in an obstetrical service. 1, record 3, English, - bassinet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- berceau
1, record 3, French, berceau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bassinette 1, record 3, French, bassinette
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans la terminologie hospitalière, on dit: (...) berceau pour traduire (...) "bassinet". 1, record 3, French, - berceau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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