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LICOL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- halter
1, record 1, English, halter
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- head halter 2, record 1, English, head%20halter
correct
- head stall 3, record 1, English, head%20stall
correct
- head collar 3, record 1, English, head%20collar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A harness of leather or rope that fits over a horse's head. 4, record 1, English, - halter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is much like a bridle without the bit or reins. It is used for leading a horse. 4, record 1, English, - halter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are two kinds of halters: the stable halter and the show halter. 5, record 1, English, - halter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- licou
1, record 1, French, licou
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- licol 2, record 1, French, licol
correct, masculine noun
- têtière 3, record 1, French, t%C3%AAti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- chevêtre 3, record 1, French, chev%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Harnais d'attache garnissant la tête du cheval. 3, record 1, French, - licou
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Licol : autre nom du licou et devenu plus usuel. On le désignait aussi, jadis, «têtière» ou «chevêtre». 3, record 1, French, - licou
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le licou est utilisé pour manœuvrer un cheval au sol. Il existe deux genres de licou : le licou d'écurie et le licou de présentation. «Têtière» a adopté d'autres sens mais pas «chevêtre». 4, record 1, French, - licou
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ronzal
1, record 1, Spanish, ronzal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabestro 1, record 1, Spanish, cabestro
correct, masculine noun
- almartigón 1, record 1, Spanish, almartig%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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