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GOLD FIELD [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pean
1, record 1, English, pean
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a heraldic fur depicted as a pattern of yellow or gold marks on a black field. 2, record 1, English, - pean
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Per pale Vert and Or between two ancient lamps counterchanged a pallet Pean. 3, record 1, English, - pean
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In blazonry, adjectives describing furs are written with an initial capital letter. 2, record 1, English, - pean
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- de sable herminé d'or
1, record 1, French, de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- de sable moucheté d'or 2, record 1, French, de%20sable%20mouchet%C3%A9%20d%27or
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui qualifie une fourrure du blason représentée par des mouchetures jaunes sur fond noir. 1, record 1, French, - de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parti de sinople et d'or à une vergette de sable mouchetée d'or accostée de deux lampes à l'ancienne de l'un à l'autre. 3, record 1, French, - de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-07-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- erminois
1, record 2, English, erminois
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a heraldic fur depicted as a pattern of black marks on a yellow or gold field. 2, record 2, English, - erminois
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sable a chevron Erminois cotised between three saltires couped Or. 3, record 2, English, - erminois
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In blazonry, adjectives describing furs are written with an initial capital letter. 2, record 2, English, - erminois
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- herminais
1, record 2, French, herminais
correct, adjective, invariable
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une fourrure du blason représentée par des mouchetures noires sur fond jaune ou doré. 2, record 2, French, - herminais
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De sable au chevron d'herminais coticé d'or, accompagné de trois flanchis du même. 3, record 2, French, - herminais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- erminois
1, record 3, English, erminois
correct, see observation, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heraldic fur depicted as a pattern of black marks on a yellow or gold field. 2, record 3, English, - erminois
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In heraldry, furs are written with an initial capital letter. 2, record 3, English, - erminois
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The most common furs are ermine, vair and their variants. 2, record 3, English, - erminois
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- herminais
1, record 3, French, herminais
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fourrure du blason représentée par des mouchetures noires sur fond jaune ou doré. 1, record 3, French, - herminais
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les fourrures principales sont l'hermine, le vair et leurs variantes. 1, record 3, French, - herminais
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-06-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pean
1, record 4, English, pean
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heraldic fur depicted as a pattern of yellow or gold marks on a black field. 2, record 4, English, - pean
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In heraldry, furs are written with an initial capital letter. 2, record 4, English, - pean
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The most common furs are ermine, vair and their variants. 2, record 4, English, - pean
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- de sable herminé d'or
1, record 4, French, de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- de sable moucheté d'or 1, record 4, French, de%20sable%20mouchet%C3%A9%20d%27or
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le blason, on emploie toujours les locutions «de sable herminé d'or» ou «de sable moucheté d'or» pour désigner cette notion en français. 1, record 4, French, - de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les fourrures principales sont l'hermine, le vair et leurs variantes. 1, record 4, French, - de%20sable%20hermin%C3%A9%20d%27or
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cariboo district
1, record 5, English, Cariboo%20district
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Cariboo region 2, record 5, English, Cariboo%20region
correct, see observation, British Columbia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 3, record 5, English, - Cariboo%20district
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Cariboo District was at one time the most productive placer gold field in British Columbia. 4, record 5, English, - Cariboo%20district
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- district de Cariboo
1, record 5, French, district%20de%20Cariboo
correct, see observation, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- région de Cariboo 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gion%20de%20Cariboo
correct, see observation, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 3, record 5, French, - district%20de%20Cariboo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 3, record 5, French, - district%20de%20Cariboo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le district de Cariboo était autrefois le champ aurifère le plus productif de la Colombie-Britannique. 4, record 5, French, - district%20de%20Cariboo
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Trophies (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Swimming Hall of Fame Gold Medallion Award
1, record 6, English, International%20Swimming%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ISHOF Gold Medallion Award 1, record 6, English, ISHOF%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Swimming Hall of Fame Gold Medallion Award is presented each year to a former competitive swimmer for his or her national or international significant achievements in the field of science, entertainment, art, business, education, or government. There are no restrictions other than the recipient must be an outstanding adult whose life has served as an inspiration for youth. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Swimming%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations internationaux
- Prix et trophées (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- International Swimming Hall of Fame Gold Medallion Award
1, record 6, French, International%20Swimming%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ISHOF Gold Medallion Award 1, record 6, French, ISHOF%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Prix de la médaille d'or est décerné chaque année à un ancien nageur de compétition pour des réalisations nationales ou internationales dans le domaine des sciences, du spectacle, des arts, des affaires, de l'éducation ou du gouvernement. Parlement du Canada, 37e législature, 1re session, Hansard révisé, numéro 190, jeudi 23 mai 2002. 2, record 6, French, - International%20Swimming%20Hall%20of%20Fame%20Gold%20Medallion%20Award
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Prix de la médaille d'or
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Commemorative Proof Gold Coin
1, record 7, English, Commemorative%20Proof%20Gold%20Coin
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commemorative gold coin with a frosted relief on a brilliant field. Minted yearly, it is encapsulated in a movable transparent frame. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity attests to the legal tender status of the coin. 1, record 7, English, - Commemorative%20Proof%20Gold%20Coin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pièce commémorative en or épreuve numismatique
1, record 7, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20comm%C3%A9morative%20en%20or%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pièce commémorative en or au fini épreuve numismatique 1, record 7, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20comm%C3%A9morative%20en%20or%20au%20fini%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
- pièce commémorative en or de qualité épreuve numismatique 1, record 7, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20comm%C3%A9morative%20en%20or%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce commémorative en or au relief mat sur champ brillant. Frappée annuellement, elle se présente sous cadre mobile à double fenêtre transparente. Un certificat d'authenticité numéroté atteste le cours légal de la pièce. 1, record 7, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20comm%C3%A9morative%20en%20or%20%C3%A9preuve%20numismatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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