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WHISTLE CORD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whistle cord
1, record 1, English, whistle%20cord
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stiff white over-cuffs are worn, and a white whistle cord is attached to the left shoulder. 2, record 1, English, - whistle%20cord
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordon de sifflet
1, record 1, French, cordon%20de%20sifflet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout est prévu : le sifflet et le cordon de sifflet sont de modèle courant; [le sifflet] est porté par une cordelière de soie de la couleur de l'insigne de grade (blanc, bleu ou rouge). 2, record 1, French, - cordon%20de%20sifflet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordon de sifflet : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - cordon%20de%20sifflet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Mountain Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lanyard
1, record 2, English, lanyard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cord worn around the neck designed to hold a whistle. 1, record 2, English, - lanyard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lanyard must consist of at least eight different kinds of knots. 1, record 2, English, - lanyard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Worn by girl guides. 1, record 2, English, - lanyard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Sports de montagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cordon
1, record 2, French, cordon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordon composé de huit nœuds différents, utilisé pour le port du sifflet. 1, record 2, French, - cordon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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