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FUSTIAN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fustian
1, record 1, English, fustian
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric of stout twilled cotton or of cotton and low-quality wool, with a short nap or pile. 2, record 1, English, - fustian
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formely [fustian was] a kind of coarse cloth made of cotton and flax. 3, record 1, English, - fustian
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fustian
1, record 1, French, fustian
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gros tissu du genre molleton, à armure sergée [fait] au départ en lin et laine maintenant [fait de] coton. 1, record 1, French, - fustian
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Cotton Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fustian
1, record 2, English, fustian
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stone, hard-wearing cloth combining a linen warp and cotton weft. 2, record 2, English, - fustian
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- futaine
1, record 2, French, futaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe croisée dont la chaîne et la trame sont en coton. 2, record 2, French, - futaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autrefois, on se servait de la futaine pour la literie et pour la fabrication des jupons et camisoles. 2, record 2, French, - futaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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