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HANDBAG [22 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- handbag designer
1, record 1, English, handbag%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de sacs à main
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2025-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- handbag manufacturing foreman
1, record 2, English, handbag%20manufacturing%20foreman
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- handbag manufacturing forewoman 1, record 2, English, handbag%20manufacturing%20forewoman
correct
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hand bag manufacturing foreman
- hand bag manufacturing forewoman
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contremaître à la fabrication de sacs à main
1, record 2, French, contrema%C3%AEtre%20%C3%A0%20la%20fabrication%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contremaîtresse à la fabrication de sacs à main 1, record 2, French, contrema%C3%AEtresse%20%C3%A0%20la%20fabrication%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- handbag designer
1, record 3, English, handbag%20designer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The job of handbag designer is a specialized position in the field of fashion design. As a handbag designer, you imagine and create the next big color, shape, material and overall look for purses and bags. 1, record 3, English, - handbag%20designer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de sacs à main
1, record 3, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2023-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handbag framer
1, record 4, English, handbag%20framer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poseur de montures de sacs à main
1, record 4, French, poseur%20de%20montures%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- poseuse de montures de sacs à main 1, record 4, French, poseuse%20de%20montures%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2023-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- leather handbag maker
1, record 5, English, leather%20handbag%20maker
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- leather purse maker 1, record 5, English, leather%20purse%20maker
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- confectionneur de sacs à main en cuir
1, record 5, French, confectionneur%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20en%20cuir
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- confectionneuse de sacs à main en cuir 1, record 5, French, confectionneuse%20de%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20en%20cuir
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tote bag
1, record 6, English, tote%20bag
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tote handbag 2, record 6, English, tote%20handbag
correct
- tote 3, record 6, English, tote
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large hand-bag or shoulder-bag. 3, record 6, English, - tote%20bag
Record 6, Key term(s)
- tote hand-bag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fourre-tout
1, record 6, French, fourre%2Dtout
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sac de voyage souple et extensible. 2, record 6, French, - fourre%2Dtout
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-09-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- clutch bag
1, record 7, English, clutch%20bag
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- clutch 2, record 7, English, clutch
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small handbag without a strap or handle. 3, record 7, English, - clutch%20bag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pochette
1, record 7, French, pochette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit sac à main sans poignée ni bandoulière. 2, record 7, French, - pochette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Marroquinería
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- bolso de mano
1, record 7, Spanish, bolso%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- bolso de fiesta 1, record 7, Spanish, bolso%20de%20fiesta
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- antelope
1, record 8, English, antelope
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term that is sometimes used in the shoe and handbag industry to describe a dyed reindeer sueded on the frized grain side. 1, record 8, English, - antelope
Record 8, Key term(s)
- antelope leather
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- antilope
1, record 8, French, antilope
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme parfois utilisé en chaussure et maroquinerie pour désigner une peau de renne veloutée sur fleur poncée. 1, record 8, French, - antilope
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- shoulder bag
1, record 9, English, shoulder%20bag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A woman's handbag that can be worn suspended by a shoulder strap. 2, record 9, English, - shoulder%20bag
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sac à bandoulière
1, record 9, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20bandouli%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indispensable cette année - le sac à bandoulière. Modèle enveloppe classique, [...] bandoulière réglable. 1, record 9, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20bandouli%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reticule
1, record 10, English, reticule
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- ridicule 1, record 10, English, ridicule
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small handbag of knitted silk, beading, brocade, plush or embroidery fashionable in the eighteenth century. 1, record 10, English, - reticule
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The slim cotton gowns permitted no pockets and as a pleasantry, the inadequate little bag was called a ridicule. 1, record 10, English, - reticule
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réticule
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9ticule
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte d'aumônière plus ou moins ornée qui fut à la mode à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et sous l'Empire. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9ticule
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est à l'époque des Merveilleuses, dont les robes transparentes ne leur permettaient pas d'avoir des poches, que s'est instauré l'usage du sac à main que l'on a alors appelé réticule. 3, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9ticule
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-05-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ladies handbag 1, record 11, English, ladies%20handbag
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sac à main de dames
1, record 11, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20main%20de%20dames
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-10-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ladies’ genuine and simulated leather handbags 1, record 12, English, ladies%26rsquo%3B%20genuine%20and%20simulated%20leather%20handbags
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- handbags
- ladies’ genuine and simulated leather handbag
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sacs à main pour dames en cuir véritable et similicuir
1, record 12, French, sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20pour%20dames%20en%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable%20et%20similicuir
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Dossier antidumping. 1, record 12, French, - sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20pour%20dames%20en%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable%20et%20similicuir
Record 12, Key term(s)
- sac à main pour dames en cuir véritable et similicuir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-09-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Decree respecting the handbag industry
1, record 13, English, Decree%20respecting%20the%20handbag%20industry
correct, Quebec
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Décret sur l'industrie du sac à main
1, record 13, French, D%C3%A9cret%20sur%20l%27industrie%20du%20sac%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, Quebec
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-11-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- National Fashion Accessories Association
1, record 14, English, National%20Fashion%20Accessories%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- NFAA 1, record 14, English, NFAA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- National Handbag Association 1, record 14, English, National%20Handbag%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturers and importers of ladies’ handbags and accessories; suppliers and contractors. Formerly :(1986) National Handbag Association 1, record 14, English, - National%20Fashion%20Accessories%20Association
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- National Fashion Accessories Association
1, record 14, French, National%20Fashion%20Accessories%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- NFAA 1, record 14, French, NFAA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- National Handbag Association 1, record 14, French, National%20Handbag%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-07-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- organizer handbag
1, record 15, English, organizer%20handbag
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
5 compartments, detachable shoulder strap, inner detachable key older, single top zip closure. 1, record 15, English, - organizer%20handbag
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sac range-tout
1, record 15, French, sac%20range%2Dtout
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
5 compartiments, bandoulière et porte-clés amovibles, fermeture à glissière au dessus. 1, record 15, French, - sac%20range%2Dtout
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-07-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- hobo-style handbag
1, record 16, English, hobo%2Dstyle%20handbag
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
double top zipper closure, 2 inner compartments. 1, record 16, English, - hobo%2Dstyle%20handbag
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- sac besace
1, record 16, French, sac%20besace
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fermé par 2 glissières, 2 compartiments intérieurs. 1, record 16, French, - sac%20besace
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-07-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- briefcase-style handbag
1, record 17, English, briefcase%2Dstyle%20handbag
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- sac-à-main style mallette
1, record 17, French, sac%2D%C3%A0%2Dmain%20style%20mallette
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1989-02-20
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- handbag leather
1, record 18, English, handbag%20leather
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- cuir pour sacs à main
1, record 18, French, cuir%20pour%20sacs%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-03-18
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- handbag frame 1, record 19, English, handbag%20frame
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- monture de sac à main 1, record 19, French, monture%20de%20sac%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-08-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Proper Usage
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- handbag
1, record 20, English, handbag
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- purse 1, record 20, English, purse
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a small container for money, toilet articles, keys, etc. carried by women. 1, record 20, English, - handbag
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
- Mode
- Bon usage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- sac à main
1, record 20, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- sac 1, record 20, French, sac
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
accessoire de la toilette féminine qui sert à contenir argent, fards, papiers, etc. 1, record 20, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre sacoche avec sac à main. En français, le mot sacoche désigne un sac qu'une courroie permet de porter sur l'épaule, en bandoulière, etc. Ce mot se dit surtout d'un sac utilitaire. 1, record 20, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(Faute) : Elle cherche une sacoche assortie à ses souliers. (Correct) : Elle cherche un sac à main assorti à ses souliers. 1, record 20, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- frame for handbag 1, record 21, English, frame%20for%20handbag
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- monture-fermoir
1, record 21, French, monture%2Dfermoir
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- fastener for handbag 1, record 22, English, fastener%20for%20handbag
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- fermoir de sac à main
1, record 22, French, fermoir%20de%20sac%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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