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Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exergue
1, record 1, English, exergue
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- superscription 1, record 1, English, superscription
less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lower segment of the face of a coin, usually the reverse; it frequently contains the date, initials of the designer, and, in some instances, the place of minting. 1, record 1, English, - exergue
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exergue
1, record 1, French, exergue
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du champ au-dessous de l'élément principal au revers d'une pièce de monnaie; il peut contenir la date, les initiales du concepteur et parfois, la marque d'atelier. Ce terme désigne également l'inscription, complémentaire de la devise, lorsque placée dans cet espace. 1, record 1, French, - exergue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- superscription
1, record 2, English, superscription
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Rx 1, record 2, English, Rx
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sign Rx, meaning "take" at the beginning of a [pharmaceutical] prescription. 1, record 2, English, - superscription
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Rx
1, record 2, French, Rx
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abréviation qui marque le début d'une prescription pharmaceutique. 1, record 2, French, - Rx
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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