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LYING-IN-STATE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Official Ceremonies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lying-in-state
1, record 1, English, lying%2Din%2Dstate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lying in state 2, record 1, English, lying%20in%20state
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] ceremonial tradition whereby the remains of the deceased rest on view, with a vigil, to allow official dignitaries as well as members of the public to pay their final respects. 3, record 1, English, - lying%2Din%2Dstate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Queen's lying in state. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral, allowing members of the public to file past and pay their respects. 2, record 1, English, - lying%2Din%2Dstate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, the body of a deceased government official, such as a prime minister, for whom a state funeral is ordered usually lies in state in the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. The lying-in-state could also take place in a provincial government building in the case of the death of a provincial government official. 4, record 1, English, - lying%2Din%2Dstate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exposition en chapelle ardente
1, record 1, French, exposition%20en%20chapelle%20ardente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exposition sur un lit de parade 2, record 1, French, exposition%20sur%20un%20lit%20de%20parade
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] tradition cérémonielle selon laquelle la dépouille du défunt est exposée, et accompagnée d'un détachement de veille, pour permettre aux dignitaires et au public de lui rendre un dernier hommage. 3, record 1, French, - exposition%20en%20chapelle%20ardente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pompas fúnebres
- Ceremonias oficiales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- exposición en capilla ardiente
1, record 1, Spanish, exposici%C3%B3n%20en%20capilla%20ardiente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
- Official Ceremonies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lie in state
1, record 2, English, lie%20in%20state
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Be laid in a public place of honour before burial. 2, record 2, English, - lie%20in%20state
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, the body of a deceased government official, such as a prime minister, for whom a state funeral is ordered usually lies in state in the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings. The lying-in-state could also take place in a provincial government building in the case of the death of a provincial government official. 3, record 2, English, - lie%20in%20state
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- reposer en chapelle ardente
1, record 2, French, reposer%20en%20chapelle%20ardente
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des milliers de personnes se sont réunies au Centre Bell, à Montréal, parfois plusieurs heures à l'avance, pour rendre un dernier hommage à Guy Lafleur. Le légendaire hockeyeur repose en chapelle ardente dimanche et lundi. 2, record 2, French, - reposer%20en%20chapelle%20ardente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Funeral Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- burning chapel
1, record 3, English, burning%20chapel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chapelle ardente 2, record 3, English, chapelle%20ardente
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chamber prepared for the lying-in-state of a great personage, and lit up with candles, torches, etc. 2, record 3, English, - burning%20chapel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "chapelle ardente" refers to the candles that are lighted around the catafalque. 3, record 3, English, - burning%20chapel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pompes funèbres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chapelle ardente
1, record 3, French, chapelle%20ardente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chapelle mortuaire 2, record 3, French, chapelle%20mortuaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu généralement éclairé de cierges, aménagé pour accueillir le corps d'un défunt avant la cérémonie funéraire. 3, record 3, French, - chapelle%20ardente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est de coutume que la dépouille d'un personnage d'importance soit exposée en chapelle ardente. 4, record 3, French, - chapelle%20ardente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pompas fúnebres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capilla ardiente
1, record 3, Spanish, capilla%20ardiente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cámara donde se vela un cadáver o se le tributan honras. 2, record 3, Spanish, - capilla%20ardiente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capilla ardiente: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que una "capilla ardiente", al tratarse de un lugar y no de un acto, se instala, se dispone, se abre..., pero no se celebra ni tiene lugar. 3, record 3, Spanish, - capilla%20ardiente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard
1, record 4, English, Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Yeomen of the Guard 2, record 4, English, Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The personal bodyguard of the sovereign of England, in continuous existence since they were established by King Henry VII in 1485. 3, record 4, English, - Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Yeomen of the Guard take part in the annual Royal Maundy Service; the State Opening of Parliament; the Epiphany Service in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace; all investitures and summer Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace; the installation of Knights of the Garter in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; the investiture of The Prince of Wales; and at the coronations, lying-in-state, and funeral of the Sovereign. 1, record 4, English, - Body%20Guard%20of%20the%20Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- yeomen de la garde royale
1, record 4, French, yeomen%20de%20la%20garde%20royale
unofficial, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] créés par Henri VII en 1485 [...] 1, record 4, French, - yeomen%20de%20la%20garde%20royale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Seguridad
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Yeomen of the Guard
1, record 4, Spanish, Yeomen%20of%20the%20Guard
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Yeomen de la Guardia 1, record 4, Spanish, Yeomen%20de%20la%20Guardia
unofficial, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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