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DRESS SHIRT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- naval enhanced combat uniform
1, record 1, English, naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NECU 1, record 1, English, NECU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- naval combat dress 2, record 1, English, naval%20combat%20dress
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department of National Defence and the RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] are currently trialling a new two-piece uniform, consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and pants. This new uniform is known as the naval enhanced combat uniform(NECU) and will replace the current [naval combat] dress. The new uniform will provide increased comfort, performance and a better, more streamlined fit overall, while functioning in all operational environments. 2, record 1, English, - naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uniforme de combat amélioré de la Marine
1, record 1, French, uniforme%20de%20combat%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Marine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UCAM 1, record 1, French, UCAM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tenue de combat de la Marine 1, record 1, French, tenue%20de%20combat%20de%20la%20Marine
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- business casual
1, record 2, English, business%20casual
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- corporate casual 2, record 2, English, corporate%20casual
correct, noun
- business casual attire 3, record 2, English, business%20casual%20attire
correct
- corporate casual attire 4, record 2, English, corporate%20casual%20attire
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A style of dressing for white-collar employees that is less formal than traditional business attire. 5, record 2, English, - business%20casual
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... "business casual" can mean different things to different employers. In some cases, business casual attire means pressed khakis and a button-down, long-sleeved shirt. To other employers, business casual might mean dress jeans and a polo shirt. 6, record 2, English, - business%20casual
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tenue de ville décontractée
1, record 2, French, tenue%20de%20ville%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tenue d'affaires décontractée 2, record 2, French, tenue%20d%27affaires%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- tenue vestimentaire décontractée 3, record 2, French, tenue%20vestimentaire%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- tenue de bureau décontractée 4, record 2, French, tenue%20de%20bureau%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- tenue professionnelle décontractée 5, record 2, French, tenue%20professionnelle%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En règle général, adopter une tenue d'affaires décontractée consiste à ancrer un vêtement décontracté avec un autre, impeccable, parfaitement coupé et repassé. Par exemple, [l'employé pourrait] combiner une chemise col boutonné et un jean foncé [...], ou encore un pantalon élégant et un polo. 2, record 2, French, - tenue%20de%20ville%20d%C3%A9contract%C3%A9e
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tenue d'affaire décontractée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- subway shirt
1, record 3, English, subway%20shirt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- outfit dampener 2, record 3, English, outfit%20dampener
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subway shirt, or outfit dampener, refers to oversized outfits worn by women to protect themselves while they commute on hot days... This dress style is meant to protect women from unpleasant looks, sexist remarks, and hostile or violent confrontations. 3, record 3, English, - subway%20shirt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the term "subway shirt" is used to designate this concept, the garment in question is not necessarily a shirt. It may be another type of garment. 4, record 3, English, - subway%20shirt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tee-shirt de métro
1, record 3, French, tee%2Dshirt%20de%20m%C3%A9tro
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- t-shirt de métro 2, record 3, French, t%2Dshirt%20de%20m%C3%A9tro
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] «tee-shirt de métro» […] est un vêtement ample porté par les filles pour se couvrir. Ce n'est pas une question de mode, c'est un geste fait à contrecœur, pour ne pas être dérangé. Si elle porte ce [tee-shirt de métro], c'est pour faire fuir les regards, ne pas être harcelée, éviter d'être interpellée, sifflée dans la rue ou dans le métro, voire insultée. 1, record 3, French, - tee%2Dshirt%20de%20m%C3%A9tro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que l'on voit les termes «tee-shirt de métro» et «t-shirt de métro» dans l'usage, le vêtement auquel il est fait référence n'est pas nécessairement un tee-shirt. Il peut s'agir d'un autre type de vêtement. 3, record 3, French, - tee%2Dshirt%20de%20m%C3%A9tro
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crew neck T-shirt
1, record 4, English, crew%20neck%20T%2Dshirt
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- crew neck tee-shirt 2, record 4, English, crew%20neck%20tee%2Dshirt
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A T-shirt with a round, close-fitting neckline. 2, record 4, English, - crew%20neck%20T%2Dshirt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... I don’t like to see the white ring of a crew neck T-shirt peeking out from underneath [a dress shirt with an open neck]. 1, record 4, English, - crew%20neck%20T%2Dshirt
Record 4, Key term(s)
- crewneck T-shirt
- crewneck tee-shirt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tee-shirt ras du cou
1, record 4, French, tee%2Dshirt%20ras%20du%20cou
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tee-shirt ras le cou 2, record 4, French, tee%2Dshirt%20ras%20le%20cou
correct, masculine noun
- tee-shirt ras-de-cou 3, record 4, French, tee%2Dshirt%20ras%2Dde%2Dcou
correct, masculine noun
- t-shirt ras du cou 4, record 4, French, t%2Dshirt%20ras%20du%20cou
correct, masculine noun
- t-shirt ras-de-cou 5, record 4, French, t%2Dshirt%20ras%2Dde%2Dcou
correct, masculine noun
- t-shirt ras le cou 6, record 4, French, t%2Dshirt%20ras%20le%20cou
correct, masculine noun
- teeshirt ras du cou 7, record 4, French, teeshirt%20ras%20du%20cou
correct, masculine noun
- teeshirt ras le cou 7, record 4, French, teeshirt%20ras%20le%20cou
correct, masculine noun
- teeshirt ras-de-cou 7, record 4, French, teeshirt%20ras%2Dde%2Dcou
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tee-shirt avec une encolure circulaire s'ajustant près du cou. 7, record 4, French, - tee%2Dshirt%20ras%20du%20cou
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dress shirt
1, record 5, English, dress%20shirt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dress shirt : an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 5, English, - dress%20shirt
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chemise habillée
1, record 5, French, chemise%20habill%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemise habillée : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 5, French, - chemise%20habill%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- double denim
1, record 6, English, double%20denim
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- denim on denim 2, record 6, English, denim%20on%20denim
correct
- Canadian tuxedo 2, record 6, English, Canadian%20tuxedo
correct
- denim sandwich 3, record 6, English, denim%20sandwich
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A style of dress in which a denim jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded as a breach of fashion etiquette. 1, record 6, English, - double%20denim
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mode
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- double denim
1, record 6, French, double%20denim
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- denim sur denim 2, record 6, French, denim%20sur%20denim
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Penchons-nous [...] sur la question du double denim. [...] peut-on porter une veste ou une chemise en jean avec un jean… en jean? 3, record 6, French, - double%20denim
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Men's Clothing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dress shirt
1, record 7, English, dress%20shirt
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fine shirt 2, record 7, English, fine%20shirt
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A man's shirt worn for formal or semiformal evening dress, usually having French cuffs and a stiff or pleated front to be fastened with studs. 3, record 7, English, - dress%20shirt
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chemise d'apparat
1, record 7, French, chemise%20d%27apparat
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chemise habillée 2, record 7, French, chemise%20habill%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa para caballeros
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- camisa de gala
1, record 7, Spanish, camisa%20de%20gala
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shirtwaist dress
1, record 8, English, shirtwaist%20dress
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- shirtwaist 1, record 8, English, shirtwaist
correct
- shirt dress 2, record 8, English, shirt%20dress
correct, United States
- shirtwaister 2, record 8, English, shirtwaister
correct, Great Britain
- shirtdress 3, record 8, English, shirtdress
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tailored dress patterned after a shirt and having buttons down the front. 3, record 8, English, - shirtwaist%20dress
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robe chemisier
1, record 8, French, robe%20chemisier
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- robe-chemisier 2, record 8, French, robe%2Dchemisier
correct, feminine noun
- robe-chemise 2, record 8, French, robe%2Dchemise
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robe dont le corsage s'apparente à la chemise d'homme et qui est le plus souvent coupée à la taille et ceinturée. 3, record 8, French, - robe%20chemisier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le boutonnage [de la robe chemisier] se prolonge dans la jupe. 4, record 8, French, - robe%20chemisier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Fire-Fighting Services
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- full time fire fighter
1, record 9, English, full%20time%20fire%20fighter
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- permanent firefighter 2, record 9, English, permanent%20firefighter
correct
- full time firefighter 3, record 9, English, full%20time%20firefighter
correct
- full time fireman 3, record 9, English, full%20time%20fireman
correct, proposal
- permanent fireman 3, record 9, English, permanent%20fireman
correct, proposal
- permanent fire fighter 4, record 9, English, permanent%20fire%20fighter
correct
- paid firefighter 2, record 9, English, paid%20firefighter
correct
- paid man 2, record 9, English, paid%20man
correct
- paid fire fighter 3, record 9, English, paid%20fire%20fighter
correct, proposal
- blue shirt 5, record 9, English, blue%20shirt
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Person whose main occupation is that of fire fighting. 1, record 9, English, - full%20time%20fire%20fighter
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A full-fledged member of a fire department. A firefighter who has successfully passed his probationary period. 2, record 9, English, - full%20time%20fire%20fighter
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Paid firefighter, paid man: A full-time, paid firefighter, as distinguished from a volunteer. 2, record 9, English, - full%20time%20fire%20fighter
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 DEF
Blue shirt : a paid professional firefighter, so-called because of the blue dress shirt worn with the uniform; distinguished from officers who usually wear white shirts. 2, record 9, English, - full%20time%20fire%20fighter
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Full time fire fighter: term and definition (b) standardized by ISO. 3, record 9, English, - full%20time%20fire%20fighter
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Service d'incendie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sapeur-pompier permanent
1, record 9, French, sapeur%2Dpompier%20permanent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pompier permanent 2, record 9, French, pompier%20permanent
correct, masculine noun
- pompier à temps plein 3, record 9, French, pompier%20%C3%A0%20temps%20plein
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne dont la principale occupation est celle de lutter contre les incendies. 1, record 9, French, - sapeur%2Dpompier%20permanent
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Personne qui gagne sa vie principalement par l'exercice de la profession de pompier, assurant des périodes de garde dans un poste d'incendie. 3, record 9, French, - sapeur%2Dpompier%20permanent
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sapeur-pompier permanent : terme et définition (b) normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - sapeur%2Dpompier%20permanent
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shirt stud 1, record 10, English, shirt%20stud
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dress shirt studs 1, record 10, English, - shirt%20stud
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bouton de chemise 1, record 10, French, bouton%20de%20chemise
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boutons de chemise à plastron 1, record 10, French, - bouton%20de%20chemise
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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