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GOOD FORTUNE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emblems (History)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swastika
1, record 1, English, swastika
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swastika cross 2, record 1, English, swastika%20cross
correct, noun
- fylfot 3, record 1, English, fylfot
correct, noun
- fylfot cross 2, record 1, English, fylfot%20cross
correct, noun
- gammadion 3, record 1, English, gammadion
correct, noun
- gammadion cross 4, record 1, English, gammadion%20cross
correct, noun
- cross gammadion 2, record 1, English, cross%20gammadion
correct, noun
- crux gammata 5, record 1, English, crux%20gammata
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An emblem in the form of an even-length cross, with the arms bent at right angles, clockwise or anti-clockwise. 6, record 1, English, - swastika
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The swastika as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world. The word is derived from the Sanskrit "svastika, "meaning "conducive to well-being. "... In India the swastika continues to be the most widely used auspicious symbol of Hindus, Jainas, and Buddhists. 5, record 1, English, - swastika
Record 1, Key term(s)
- svastika
- svastika cross
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Philosophie et religion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- svastika
1, record 1, French, svastika
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- swastika 2, record 1, French, swastika
correct, masculine noun
- croix gammée 3, record 1, French, croix%20gamm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symbole en forme de croix à quatre branches égales coudées [...] 4, record 1, French, - svastika
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- talisman
1, record 2, English, talisman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune. 2, record 2, English, - talisman
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Hurons received winter clothes, often decorated with porcupine quills, several different types of talismans, and raccoon or buffalo skins which they used for making clothing. In exchange, they traded corn, iron axes and necklaces to the Tionantatés and the Petuns. 3, record 2, English, - talisman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- talisman
1, record 2, French, talisman
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet (pierre, anneau, etc.) sur lequel sont gravés ou inscrits des signes consacrés, et auquel on attribue des vertus magiques de protection, de pouvoir [...] par extension, objet ou image porte-bonheur. 2, record 2, French, - talisman
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Hurons recevaient des vêtements d'hiver souvent décorés de poils de porc-épic, divers types de talismans, des peaux de chat sauvage ou de bison pour confectionner des vêtements. En retour, ils échangeaient du maïs, des haches de fer et des colliers aux Tionnontatés et aux Pétuns. 3, record 2, French, - talisman
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- congratulate
1, record 3, English, congratulate
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Express pleasure at the happiness or good fortune or excellence of(a person)... 1, record 3, English, - congratulate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- féliciter
1, record 3, French, f%C3%A9liciter
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Témoigne à qqn [quelqu'un] que l'on partage la joie que lui cause un événement heureux. 1, record 3, French, - f%C3%A9liciter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mythology
- History of Religions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Samhain 1, record 4, English, Samhain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Samhain, the festival of 31 October and 1 November, a liminal, dangerous occasion when time and space were suspended, and the barriers between the supernatural and earthly worlds were temporarily dissolved, so that the spirits could interfere with human affairs and mortals could enter the realms of the dead. 1, record 4, English, - Samhain
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Irish ritual calendar began with the great Samhain festival gathering on 1 November. It was a pastoral affair, a time when the harvest fruits had been gathered and offerings made to the ancestors to share in the general good fortune. 1, record 4, English, - Samhain
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Samhain festival
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Mythologie
- Histoire des religions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Samain 1, record 4, French, Samain
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Samain est, au premier novembre, la fête irlandaise de loin la mieux attestée ou, au moins, celle dont les mentions sont les plus fréquentes dans les récits mythologiques et épiques, celle qui a le plus intéressé ou intrigué les érudits. C'est en effet le moment où les hommes ont accès à l'Autre Monde parce que l'éternité du sid pénètre le temps et en suspend le cours. 1, record 4, French, - Samain
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La fête du Samain était l'occasion pour les chefs des provinces irlandaises, de se réunir à Tara, la capitale, lors de rituels religieux et de plantureux banquets, pour fixer les missions diplomatiques et sceller les alliances. 1, record 4, French, - Samain
Record 4, Key term(s)
- fête du Samain
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- windfall
1, record 5, English, windfall
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unexpected piece of good fortune, esp. financial profit, like ripe fruit blown down by the wind. 2, record 5, English, - windfall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
He got a sudden windfall in the shape of a lottery win; windfall profits. 2, record 5, English, - windfall
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
windfall: term reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 5, English, - windfall
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aubaine
1, record 5, French, aubaine
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- avantage inattendu 2, record 5, French, avantage%20inattendu
masculine noun
- gain fortuit 2, record 5, French, gain%20fortuit
masculine noun
- manne 3, record 5, French, manne
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coup de chance par lequel une personne reçoit certains biens de manière gratuite et inattendue comme s'ils tombaient du ciel (manne). 3, record 5, French, - aubaine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aubaine; manne : termes et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 5, French, - aubaine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fortunón
1, record 5, Spanish, fortun%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Golpe de fortuna por el que se reciben ciertos bienes de forma gratuita e inesperada como cosa llovida del cielo (maná). 1, record 5, Spanish, - fortun%C3%B3n
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fortunón: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 5, Spanish, - fortun%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Police
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mounted Police Band
1, record 6, English, Mounted%20Police%20Band
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We had the good fortune to receive the RCMP Show Band(---) 12-member ensemble from the larger Mounted Police Band. 1, record 6, English, - Mounted%20Police%20Band
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Police
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Orchestre de la Gendarmerie
1, record 6, French, Orchestre%20de%20la%20Gendarmerie
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu auprès du bureau de traduction de la Gendarmerie royale. 1, record 6, French, - Orchestre%20de%20la%20Gendarmerie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Music
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- RCMP Show Band
1, record 7, English, RCMP%20Show%20Band
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We had the good fortune to receive the RCMP Show Band--12-member ensemble from the larger Mounted Police Band. 1, record 7, English, - RCMP%20Show%20Band
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Musique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Petit Orchestre de la G.R.C. 1, record 7, French, Petit%20Orchestre%20de%20la%20G%2ER%2EC%2E
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu auprès du service de traduction de la Gendarmerie royale. 1, record 7, French, - Petit%20Orchestre%20de%20la%20G%2ER%2EC%2E
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-03-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Translation and Interpretation
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fortune 1, record 8, English, fortune
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
good fortune : heureux coup du sort; 589 fortune favours the brave : la fortune sourit aux audacieux(proverbes Elsevier) 1, record 8, English, - fortune
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Traduction et interprétation
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sort
1, record 8, French, sort
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-02-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- warm-glow hypothesis 1, record 9, English, warm%2Dglow%20hypothesis
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hypothesis that a person who is put in a good mood(such as by learning of success or good fortune) will be likely to help out other people. 1, record 9, English, - warm%2Dglow%20hypothesis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hypothèse de la satisfaction rayonnante 1, record 9, French, hypoth%C3%A8se%20de%20la%20satisfaction%20rayonnante
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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