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Record 1 2025-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
OBS

Nota bene, also known as N. B., is a Latin phrase that means "note well" or "take special notice. "It is often used to draw attention to important information or details in a written document or text.

Key term(s)
  • nota-bene

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Formule destinée à attirer l'attention du lecteur sur une remarque importante.

OBS

nota; nota bene : Mots latins signifiant «notez», «notez bien» [...]

Key term(s)
  • nota-bene

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Publication and Bookselling
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A very popular type of text during the Middle Ages used for private devotions. It contains a calendar as well as psalms, prayers, hymns and biblical readings for recitation during the eight canonical hours of the day, known as the Hours of the Virgin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Édition et librairie
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
DEF

Recueil de prières et d'offices, le plus souvent calligraphié et orné de miniatures et d'enluminure.

DEF

Livre de prière et de dévotion des laïcs à la fin du Moyen Âge dont le texte central est le petit office de la Vierge, emprunté au bréviaire.

OBS

Les huit heures canoniques selon lesquelles s'organise la prière de l'office ont donné son nom au livre.

Spanish

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