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MONOGRAM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fine Arts (General)
- Jewellery
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monogram
1, record 1, English, monogram
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Originally a cipher consisting of a single letter, later a design or mark consisting of a single or more letters intertwined. 2, record 1, English, - monogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - monogram
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Beaux-arts (Généralités)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monogramme
1, record 1, French, monogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de caractère ou de chiffre, ordinairement formé de plusieurs lettres entrelacées. 2, record 1, French, - monogramme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - monogramme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bellas Artes (Generalidades)
- Artículos de joyería
- Monedas y billetes
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- monograma
1, record 1, Spanish, monograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Theatre and Opera
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- star billing
1, record 2, English, star%20billing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... advertised as the leading performer in something. 2, record 2, English, - star%20billing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - star%20billing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of someone’s name when it appears on a poster, flier, etc. or in neon lights advertising a show, etc. 4, record 2, English, - star%20billing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- en vedette principale 1, record 2, French, en%20vedette%20principale
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 personnalité occupant la position de premier plan dans un événement ou une œuvre de nature artistique et culturelle. 2, record 2, French, - en%20vedette%20principale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emblems (History)
- Numismatics
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- royal cypher
1, record 3, English, royal%20cypher
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- royal cipher 2, record 3, English, royal%20cipher
- royal monogram 3, record 3, English, royal%20monogram
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 3, English, - royal%20cypher
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 3, English, - royal%20cypher
Record 3, Key term(s)
- royal monogramme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Numismatique
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- monogramme royal
1, record 3, French, monogramme%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chiffre royal 2, record 3, French, chiffre%20royal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 3, French, - monogramme%20royal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 3, French, - monogramme%20royal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- canter counter-lead
1, record 4, English, canter%20counter%2Dlead
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- counter canter 2, record 4, English, counter%20canter
correct, see observation, noun
- counter-canter 3, record 4, English, counter%2Dcanter
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canter on the outside lead, performed purposely. 1, record 4, English, - canter%20counter%2Dlead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, English, - canter%20counter%2Dlead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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. 5, record 4, English, - canter%20counter%2Dlead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, English, - canter%20counter%2Dlead
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "counter canter" can refer to both an intentional and an incorrect lead. 6, record 4, English, - canter%20counter%2Dlead
Record 4, Key term(s)
- canter counterlead
- counter-gallop
- counter gallop
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- galop à faux
1, record 4, French, galop%20%C3%A0%20faux
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- contre-galop 1, record 4, French, contre%2Dgalop
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galop sur le pied extérieur, demandé par le cavalier. 2, record 4, French, - galop%20%C3%A0%20faux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 4, French, - galop%20%C3%A0%20faux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, French, - galop%20%C3%A0%20faux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- galope falso
1, record 4, Spanish, galope%20falso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- galope en falso 1, record 4, Spanish, galope%20en%20falso
correct, masculine noun
- galope en trocado 1, record 4, Spanish, galope%20en%20trocado
correct, masculine noun
- contra galope 1, record 4, Spanish, contra%20galope
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- assayer's mark
1, record 5, English, assayer%27s%20mark
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single or multiple initials, monogram, or symbol identifying the chief assayer responsible for the coin on which the mark appears. 1, record 5, English, - assayer%27s%20mark
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: mint mark. 1, record 5, English, - assayer%27s%20mark
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marque de l'essayeur
1, record 5, French, marque%20de%20l%27essayeur
correct, feminine noun
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 1997-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mintmaster's mark
1, record 6, English, mintmaster%27s%20mark
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single or multiple initials, monogram, or symbol identifying the mintmaster responsible for the coin. 1, record 6, English, - mintmaster%27s%20mark
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: mint mark. 1, record 6, English, - mintmaster%27s%20mark
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marque de président de la Monnaie
1, record 6, French, marque%20de%20pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Monnaie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n'y en a pas sur les pièces de monnaie canadienne. 1, record 6, French, - marque%20de%20pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Monnaie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-03-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- signet ring
1, record 7, English, signet%20ring
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- initial ring 2, record 7, English, initial%20ring
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a finger ring having a bezel engraved with a signet, seal, or monogram or bearing a stone so engraved. 1, record 7, English, - signet%20ring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chevalière
1, record 7, French, chevali%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bague à large chaton plat sur lequel sont gravées des armoiries, des initiales. 1, record 7, French, - chevali%C3%A8re
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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