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GEM CUTTER [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gem cutter
1, record 1, English, gem%20cutter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lapidary 1, record 1, English, lapidary
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lapidaire
1, record 1, French, lapidaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tailleur de pierres précieuses 1, record 1, French, tailleur%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
correct, masculine noun
- tailleuse de pierres précieuses 1, record 1, French, tailleuse%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
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
- gem cutter
1, record 2, English, gem%20cutter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gem cutter : an item in the "Other Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - gem%20cutter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lapidaire
1, record 2, French, lapidaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lapidaire : objet de la classe «Autres outils et équipement pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - lapidaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lapidary
1, record 3, English, lapidary
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lapidist 2, record 3, English, lapidist
correct
- lapidarist 3, record 3, English, lapidarist
correct
- gem cutter 4, record 3, English, gem%20cutter
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A workman who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. 5, record 3, English, - lapidary
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Converting the dull, misshapen stones found there into the brilliant gems that are the stuff of legend is the mission entrusted to the lapidary. 6, record 3, English, - lapidary
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lapidaire
1, record 3, French, lapidaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tailleur de pierres précieuses 2, record 3, French, tailleur%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
correct, masculine noun
- tailleuse de pierres précieuses 2, record 3, French, tailleuse%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artisan qui taille, polit, grave les pierres précieuses. 3, record 3, French, - lapidaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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