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MONOGRAM [7 records]

Record 1 2017-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fine Arts (General)
  • Jewellery
  • Coins and Bank Notes
DEF

Originally a cipher consisting of a single letter, later a design or mark consisting of a single or more letters intertwined.

OBS

The letters(of a monogram) may be either all the letters of a name or the initial letters of the given names or surname of a person for use upon note paper, seals, or elsewhere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Beaux-arts (Généralités)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
DEF

Sorte de caractère ou de chiffre, ordinairement formé de plusieurs lettres entrelacées.

OBS

Un monogramme est parfait ou complet quand toutes les lettres qui composent le mot y sont exprimées; il est imparfait ou incomplet lorsqu'il n'en contient que les lettres principales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bellas Artes (Generalidades)
  • Artículos de joyería
  • Monedas y billetes
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Record 2 2017-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
  • Theatre and Opera
DEF

... advertised as the leading performer in something.

CONT

In the early 1940s, Universal did not renew its contract with Lugosi, and he ended up having to contract with the Poverty Row company Monogram Pictures, where he received star billing in a succession of horror, psycho and mystery B-films produced by Sam Katzman.

OBS

Said of someone’s name when it appears on a poster, flier, etc. or in neon lights advertising a show, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie
  • Théâtre et Opéra
DEF

Se dit d'une personnalité occupant la position de premier plan dans un événement ou une œuvre de nature artistique et culturelle.

Spanish

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Record 3 2009-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emblems (History)
  • Numismatics
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
CONT

The design of the St. Edward’s crown and the royal cypher, "E II R", shall be used wherever these devices are authorized on colours. Only the royal cypher of the reigning sovereign will be approved for new colours.

OBS

The royal cypher is the queen's monogram(Elizabeth II Regina [Regina is latin for queen]) below a crown. It is used in the insignia of orders, decorations and medals, and on various badges.

Key term(s)
  • royal monogramme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emblèmes (Histoire)
  • Numismatique
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
CONT

La couronne de Saint-Édouard et le monogramme royal (E II R) doivent figurer sur un drapeau consacré lorsqu'ils sont autorisés. Pour tout nouveau drapeau consacré, seul le monogramme royal du souverain régnant est approuvé.

OBS

Il s'agit du monogramme de la Reine (Elizabeth II Regina [Regina signifie « reine » en latin.]) surmonté d'une couronne. On l'applique aux emblèmes des ordres, décorations et médailles ainsi que sur différents insignes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

Canter on the outside lead, performed purposely.

CONT

The counter canter refers to the horse’s ability to take the unnatural lead. In a circle to the right the horse would counter canter in his left lead, in a circle to the left he’d be on the right lead. When used properly, the counter canter can be a tool to encourage the horse to travel with an improved capacity for straightness, balance and rated cadence or speed. ... The counter canter or a disunited lead can crop up when a horse is positioned incorrectly for a canter depart or lead change. Make sure you’ve asked for the counter canter when it shows up.

CONT

Katja Weimann has her work cut out with the grey mare Monogram Miss, lots of resistance after the first extended canter, but she recovers quickly with some good counter canters.

OBS

In an intentional counter canter, the horse’s body is upright as the lead leg follows the bridge of the nose, which is tipped ever-so-slightly to the outside. In an accidental wrong lead, the horse’s nose is tipped to the inside of the circle causing the inside shoulder to drop when the lead is picked up. They are very different, even though the footfall is the same.

OBS

The term "counter canter" can refer to both an intentional and an incorrect lead.

Key term(s)
  • canter counterlead
  • counter-gallop
  • counter gallop

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Galop sur le pied extérieur, demandé par le cavalier.

CONT

Le galop à faux ou contre-galop confirme le cheval dans son galop, l'assouplit, favorise l'engagement des postérieurs et soumet le cheval.

OBS

Le terme «galop à faux» s'emploie à la fois pour désigner le galop qui se produit par erreur et le galop effectué à la demande du cavalier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 5 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

Single or multiple initials, monogram, or symbol identifying the chief assayer responsible for the coin on which the mark appears.

OBS

See related term: mint mark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage

Spanish

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Record 6 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

Single or multiple initials, monogram, or symbol identifying the mintmaster responsible for the coin.

OBS

See related term: mint mark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

Il n'y en a pas sur les pièces de monnaie canadienne.

Spanish

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Record 7 1988-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jewellery
DEF

a finger ring having a bezel engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram or bearing a stone so engraved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Bague à large chaton plat sur lequel sont gravées des armoiries, des initiales.

Spanish

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