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HALF-BELT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- back belt
1, record 1, English, back%20belt
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- half-belt 2, record 1, English, half%2Dbelt
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A back belt might be included to introduce a slight amount of fitting at the waist [of the overcoat]. 3, record 1, English, - back%20belt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- martingale
1, record 1, French, martingale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Demi-ceinture soulignant horizontalement le dos d'un vêtement, destinée à marquer la taille ou à retenir l'ampleur du dos. 2, record 1, French, - martingale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Norfolk jacket
1, record 2, English, Norfolk%20jacket
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Norfolk jacket is a loose-fitting, single-breasted jacket with the cut allowing comfortable movement for sports, work and outdoor activities. The defining feature of its design is the front and back straps that extend from the shoulder to the hem. It also features a belt or a half-belt and large patch pockets to provide extra storage. 2, record 2, English, - Norfolk%20jacket
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- veste Norfolk
1, record 2, French, veste%20Norfolk
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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