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LINGERE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Household Linens
- Laundry Work
- Hotel Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- linen room attendant
1, record 1, English, linen%20room%20attendant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- linenkeeper 2, record 1, English, linenkeeper
correct
- linen-keeper 3, record 1, English, linen%2Dkeeper
correct
- linen maid 4, record 1, English, linen%20maid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A linen room attendant] stores, inventories, and issues or distributes bed and table linens and uniforms in establishments, such as hotels, hospitals, and clinics; collects or receives, and segregates, counts, and records number of items of soiled linens and uniforms for repair or laundry, and places items in containers; examines laundered items to ensure cleanliness and serviceability. 1, record 1, English, - linen%20room%20attendant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Linge de maison
- Blanchissage
- Hôtellerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préposé à la lingerie
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20lingerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préposée à la lingerie 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20lingerie
correct, feminine noun
- linger 1, record 1, French, linger
correct, masculine noun
- lingère 2, record 1, French, ling%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne chargée de fournir le linge aux différents services de l'hôtel, principalement à ceux des chambres et du restaurant. [Le linger] assume en outre la responsabilité du service du blanchissage, du repassage et de l'entretien des uniformes du personnel. [Il] relève de la gouvernante ou du directeur hôtelier, selon l'importance de l'établissement. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20lingerie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ropa blanca
- Lavado de la ropa
- Hotelería
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lencero
1, record 1, Spanish, lencero
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- linenkeeper
1, record 2, English, linenkeeper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- linen-keeper
- linen keeper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- linger
1, record 2, French, linger
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lingère 1, record 2, French, ling%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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