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BILLY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Airfields
- Air Terminals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
1, record 1, English, Billy%20Bishop%20Toronto%20City%20Airport
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Billy Bishop Airport 1, record 1, English, Billy%20Bishop%20Airport
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Located on Toronto Island, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport offers service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U. S. [United States]. 1, record 1, English, - Billy%20Bishop%20Toronto%20City%20Airport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Aérodromes
- Aérogares
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Aéroport Billy Bishop de Toronto
1, record 1, French, A%C3%A9roport%20Billy%20Bishop%20de%20Toronto
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Aéroport Billy Bishop 1, record 1, French, A%C3%A9roport%20Billy%20Bishop
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Situé sur l'île de Toronto, l'Aéroport Billy Bishop dessert plus de 20 villes au Canada et aux États-Unis. 1, record 1, French, - A%C3%A9roport%20Billy%20Bishop%20de%20Toronto
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
- slubbing billy
1, record 2, English, slubbing%20billy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slubbing billy : an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - slubbing%20billy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- béli
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A9li
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
béli : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A9li
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- billy
1, record 3, English, billy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- night stick 2, record 3, English, night%20stick
correct
- nightstick 3, record 3, English, nightstick
correct
- baton 2, record 3, English, baton
correct
- bludgeon 3, record 3, English, bludgeon
correct
- truncheon 3, record 3, English, truncheon
correct
- sap 4, record 3, English, sap
correct
- policemen's club 5, record 3, English, policemen%27s%20club
- billy club 6, record 3, English, billy%20club
- billy stick 6, record 3, English, billy%20stick
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Billy : short bludgeon, as a policeman's club. 6, record 3, English, - billy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Sap : a policeman's club or billy. 4, record 3, English, - billy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The night stick or baton is the best short-range weapon devised for police work and is very effective when the officer has been properly trained in its use and has confidence in himself while so armed. It must be long enough (22 to 26 inches) to reach out to the suspect.... 2, record 3, English, - billy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trique
1, record 3, French, trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- matraque 2, record 3, French, matraque
correct, feminine noun
- bâton 3, record 3, French, b%C3%A2ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trique : Gros bâton court, et spécialement, bâton utilisé comme arme pour frapper. 1, record 3, French, - trique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] bâton [est] l'arme de prédilection pour le contrôle des foules. 4, record 3, French, - trique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa
1, record 3, Spanish, defensa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- porra 1, record 3, Spanish, porra
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Christian Liturgy
- Religion (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada
1, record 4, English, Billy%20Graham%20Evangelistic%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BGEAC 2, record 4, English, BGEAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada(BGEAC) exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministries of Billy Graham and Franklin Graham... 3, record 4, English, - Billy%20Graham%20Evangelistic%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Liturgies chrétiennes
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association pour l'évangélisation Billy Graham du Canada
1, record 4, French, Association%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9vang%C3%A9lisation%20Billy%20Graham%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AÉBGC 1, record 4, French, A%C3%89BGC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association pour l'évangélisation Billy Graham du Canada (AÉBGC) est renommée pour l'œuvre grandiose d'évangélisation et de ministère de son fondateur, le révérend Billy Graham. 1, record 4, French, - Association%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9vang%C3%A9lisation%20Billy%20Graham%20du%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- goat
1, record 5, English, goat
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group : flock, herd, tribe, trip or trippe of goats. Male :billy, buck. Female : nanny, doe. Young : kid, yearling. Cry : bleat. 2, record 5, English, - goat
Record 5, Key term(s)
- nanny-goat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chèvre
1, record 5, French, ch%C3%A8vre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe: troupeau. Mâle: bouc. Femelle: chèvre. Petit: chevreau, cabri, biquet, bicot. Cri: bégueter, bêler, chevroter. Un bouc peut bégueter, chevroter, mouéter, ou mouetter. 2, record 5, French, - ch%C3%A8vre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabra
1, record 5, Spanish, cabra
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Macho: buco, cabrón. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cabra
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tae-bo
1, record 6, English, tae%2Dbo
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
New group class program combining movements from boxing, tae kwon do and aerobics. It was created by Billy Blanks, a former martial arts champion in Los Angeles. 2, record 6, English, - tae%2Dbo
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tae bo
1, record 6, French, tae%20bo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tae-bo 2, record 6, French, tae%2Dbo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cours d'aérobie à la gestuelle tirée des arts martiaux. Améliore la musculature et la condition physique. 1, record 6, French, - tae%20bo
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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