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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spiker
1, record 1, English, spiker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pricket 2, record 1, English, pricket
correct
- spikey 3, record 1, English, spikey
familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yearling male deer having a single upright antler on either side of the head ... 3, record 1, English, - spiker
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red-deer herds are matriarchal. They keep to territories of around 6 km2, while stags roam about as free agents, covering 30 km2 or more. In spring, spikers are forced out of the herds—nature's way of dispersing the population—and they straggle and blunder around, unsure what to do with themselves ... 4, record 1, English, - spiker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brocard
1, record 1, French, brocard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chevreuil mâle d'environ un an, dont les bois ne sont pas ramifiés. 2, record 1, French, - brocard
Record 1, Key term(s)
- broquard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pricket 1, record 2, English, pricket
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- brocket 1, record 2, English, brocket
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Harrap's 1, record 2, English, - pricket
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- daguet
1, record 2, French, daguet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cervidé à sa première tête, c'est-à-dire dans sa seconde année. (Glossaire de vénerie) 1, record 2, French, - daguet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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