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MODESTY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Culture (General)
- Clothing
- Philosophy and Religion
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hijab
1, record 1, English, hijab
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of principles and practices in Islam relating to modesty and morality and especially to covering oneself(as by wearing a hijab). 2, record 1, English, - hijab
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hijab... comes from the word haja, meaning modesty[, ] and it refers to a modest dress code observed by Muslim women and men alike. 3, record 1, English, - hijab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture (Généralités)
- Vêtements
- Philosophie et religion
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hijab
1, record 1, French, hijab
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son origine coranique, la modestie vestimentaire remplissait une fonction précise, à savoir montrer que l'aspect extérieur correspond à la croyance intérieure. Cette cohérence manifestée par la modestie de la tenue, concerne également les hommes [...] C'est ainsi que le voile ou hijab [...] est devenu une façon d'identifier et de protéger la femme musulmane. 1, record 1, French, - hijab
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hidjab
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
- modesty
1, record 2, English, modesty
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modesty : an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - modesty
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modestie
1, record 2, French, modestie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modestie : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 2, French, - modestie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dealaholic
1, record 3, English, dealaholic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Black is an incurable dealaholic whose ambitions defy customary boundaries. A mixture of calculation and boldness, he is not particularly attracted by modesty and feels little ambivalence about being rich. Beyond money and even beyond power is his obsession with deal-making, the thrill of besting competitors, of living on the edge by negotiating against seemingly impossible odds... 1, record 3, English, - dealaholic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- intoxiqué de la conclusion de marchés
1, record 3, French, intoxiqu%C3%A9%20de%20la%20conclusion%20de%20march%C3%A9s
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deal-making
1, record 4, English, deal%2Dmaking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Black is an incurable dealaholic whose ambitions defy customary boundaries. A mixture of calculation and boldness, he is not particularly attracted by modesty and feels little ambivalence about being rich. Beyond money and even beyond power is his obsession with deal-making, the thrill of besting competitors, of living on the edge by negotiating against seemingly impossible odds... 1, record 4, English, - deal%2Dmaking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- conclusion de marchés
1, record 4, French, conclusion%20de%20march%C3%A9s
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lap robe
1, record 5, English, lap%20robe
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More than modesty, Posey Lap Covers help prevent sliding and help keep feet in place. Shoulder "Y" strap helps prevent slumping forward. Choose either lap cover of full length lap robe for utmost warmth. 1, record 5, English, - lap%20robe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- robe de bassin 1, record 5, French, robe%20de%20bassin
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ill-considered 1, record 6, English, ill%2Dconsidered
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... but I hope to convince you that they are not expressions of false modesty or of ill-considered judgment. 1, record 6, English, - ill%2Dconsidered
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- présomptueux 1, record 6, French, pr%C3%A9somptueux
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] mais j'espère vous convaincre qu'elles ne sont pas l'expression d'une fausse modestie ou d'un jugement présomptueux. 1, record 6, French, - pr%C3%A9somptueux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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