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AIDE CAMP [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Museums and Heritage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wound pin
1, record 1, English, wound%20pin
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wound pins and wound plugs. [The author] found out that such pins were used by Eskimos to pin together the edges of wounds on killed seals and other large animals to preserve the blood of the animal ... 2, record 1, English, - wound%20pin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, "bouche-plaie" is a more general term that designates any object that can be used to close the wound of an animal. 3, record 1, English, - wound%20pin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Muséologie et patrimoine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouche-plaie
1, record 1, French, bouche%2Dplaie
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'un chasseur réussissait à harponner un phoque, les autres chasseurs se rassemblaient autour de lui pour se partager le foie et un peu de la graisse, qui sont mangés sur place. L'incision pratiquée dans le ventre était alors refermée à l'aide d’un bouche-plaie pour éviter que le sang ne s’évide pendant le transport de la prise jusqu'au camp. 2, record 1, French, - bouche%2Dplaie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, le concept désigné par le terme «bouche-plaie» est plus général que celui désigné par le terme anglais «wound plug», étant donné qu’en français le terme est le même, quel que soit le type d’objet employé pour refermer la plaie d’un gibier. 3, record 1, French, - bouche%2Dplaie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Land Forces
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp in waiting 1, record 2, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20in%20waiting
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every Monday, the adjutant is to provide the aide-de-camp in waiting with a nominal roll of the officers who are on guard for the week. 1, record 2, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20in%20waiting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces terrestres
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp de service
1, record 2, French, aide%20de%20camp%20de%20service
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès l'arrivée du général dans le bureau, l'aide de camp de service allait se présenter à lui et lui remettait les dépêches diplomatiques essentielles [...] 2, record 2, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20de%20service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp
1, record 3, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ADC 1, record 3, English, ADC
correct, see observation, officially approved
- A de C 2, record 3, English, A%20de%20C
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer acting as an assistant to a senior officer or to a senior State official. 3, record 3, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide-de-camp; ADC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADC: abbreviation generally used for an aide-de-camp of Her Majesty the Queen. 4, record 3, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A de C: abbreviation generally used for an aide-de-camp of the Governor General of Canada or for a lieutenant-governor. 4, record 3, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp
1, record 3, French, aide%20de%20camp
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ADC 1, record 3, French, ADC
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- A de C 2, record 3, French, A%20de%20C
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- officier d’ordonnance 3, record 3, French, officier%20d%26rsquo%3Bordonnance
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier attaché au service personnel d’un chef militaire ou d’un haut représentant de l’État. 4, record 3, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide de camp; ADC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 3, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADC : abréviation généralement utilisée pour un aide de camp de Sa Majesté la Reine. 5, record 3, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A de C : abréviation généralement utilisée pour un aide de camp du Gouverneur général du Canada ou d’un lieutenant-gouverneur. 5, record 3, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- edecán
1, record 3, Spanish, edec%C3%A1n
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spike
1, record 4, English, spike
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Drive the ball into the opponent's court at a sharp angle by jumping close to the net and hitting the ball down from above the top of the net. 2, record 4, English, - spike
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To spike the ball a player must jump high in the air, using good timing in hitting the ball powerfully and placing it so that it is very difficult to return. 3, record 4, English, - spike
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spike: term used in volleyball and beach volleyball. 4, record 4, English, - spike
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- smasher
1, record 4, French, smasher
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- faire un smash 2, record 4, French, faire%20un%20smash
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écraser la balle dans le camp adverse à l'aide d’un coup frappé au-dessus de la tête. 3, record 4, French, - smasher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des smashs, des smashes. 4, record 4, French, - smasher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
smashs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 5, record 4, French, - smasher
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vóleibol
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rematar
1, record 4, Spanish, rematar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Golpear el balón con fuerza hacia la pista del equipo contrario con un movimiento de arriba abajo. 2, record 4, Spanish, - rematar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rematar: término utilizado en voleibol y voleibol de playa. 3, record 4, Spanish, - rematar
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Naval Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flag lieutenant
1, record 5, English, flag%20lieutenant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flag-lieutenant 2, record 5, English, flag%2Dlieutenant
correct
- aide-de-camp 3, record 5, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naval officer acting as assistant to a senior officer or to a senior State official. 4, record 5, English, - flag%20lieutenant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces navales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp
1, record 5, French, aide%20de%20camp
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- officier d’ordonnance 2, record 5, French, officier%20d%26rsquo%3Bordonnance
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- lieutenant de pavillon 3, record 5, French, lieutenant%20de%20pavillon
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier de marine attaché au service personnel d’un chef militaire ou d’un haut représentant de l’État. 4, record 5, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- diplomatic aide-de-camp
1, record 6, English, diplomatic%20aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp diplomatique
1, record 6, French, aide%20de%20camp%20diplomatique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- edecán diplomático
1, record 6, Spanish, edec%C3%A1n%20diplom%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
edecán diplomático: Segunda Cumbre de las Américas - Santiago de Chile 1998. 1, record 6, Spanish, - edec%C3%A1n%20diplom%C3%A1tico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- moiety exogamy 1, record 7, English, moiety%20exogamy
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exogamie de moitiés
1, record 7, French, exogamie%20de%20moiti%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'une société est divisée en deux groupes unilinéaires, on appelle ceux-ci des moitiés. Échanges entre ces moitiés de : conjoints(exogamie), économiques(aide mutuelle), rituel(chaque moitié s’occupe d’un type de cérémonie), administratif(une moitié s’occupe de la chasse pendant que l'autre s’occupe de la garde du camp par exemple). 2, record 7, French, - exogamie%20de%20moiti%C3%A9s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Aide de camp - Chief Air Staff
1, record 8, English, Aide%20de%20camp%20%2D%20Chief%20Air%20Staff
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ADC CAS 1, record 8, English, ADC%20CAS
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 8, English, - Aide%20de%20camp%20%2D%20Chief%20Air%20Staff
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aide de camp - Chief Air Staff; ADC CAS: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 8, English, - Aide%20de%20camp%20%2D%20Chief%20Air%20Staff
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Aide-de-camp - Chief Air Staff
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Aide de camp du Chef d’état-major de la Force aérienne
1, record 8, French, Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ADC CEMFA 1, record 8, French, ADC%20CEMFA
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d’un numéro. 2, record 8, French, - Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aide de camp du Chef d’état-major de la Force aérienne; ADC CEMFA : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes(Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 8, French, - Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
- Aboriginal Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Donald Marshall Senior Youth Cultural Camp
1, record 9, English, Donald%20Marshall%20Senior%20Youth%20Cultural%20Camp
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Video documentary on the Donald Marshall Senior Youth Cultural Camp for youth at risk. Released by the Aboriginal Justice Learning Network, Department of Justice Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Donald%20Marshall%20Senior%20Youth%20Cultural%20Camp
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents audio-visuels
- Droit autochtone
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Donald Marshall Senior Youth Cultural Camp
1, record 9, French, Donald%20Marshall%20Senior%20Youth%20Cultural%20Camp
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Documentaire vidéo sur le Donald Marshall Senior Youth Cultural Camp pour les jeunes à risque. Vidéo préparée avec l'aide du Réseau de la justice autochtone, ministère de la Justice Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Donald%20Marshall%20Senior%20Youth%20Cultural%20Camp
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Etiquette and Protocol (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp next-in-waiting 1, record 10, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20next%2Din%2Dwaiting
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Étiquette et protocole (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp suppléant
1, record 10, French, aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- aide de camp de suppléant 2, record 10, French, aide%20de%20camp%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ant
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résidence du Gouverneur général - Lexique du BSGG. 1, record 10, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lexique du protocole - section de traduction du Gouverneur général. 2, record 10, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-12-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- magnesium-fired starting tool 1, record 11, English, magnesium%2Dfired%20starting%20tool
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device to light campfires. It consists of a small block of magnesium with a sparking insert fixed to an edge. 1, record 11, English, - magnesium%2Dfired%20starting%20tool
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- instrument d’allumage alimenté au magnésium
1, record 11, French, instrument%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage%20aliment%C3%A9%20au%20magn%C3%A9sium
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un dispositif dont on se sert pour allumer un feu de camp à l'aide de magnésium, un solide facile à enflammer. 1, record 11, French, - instrument%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage%20aliment%C3%A9%20au%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«instrument d’allumage» : d’après «pâte d’allumage» pour réchauds à essence à pétrole (...), et, même à charbon de bois. 2, record 11, French, - instrument%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage%20aliment%C3%A9%20au%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- senior aide-de-camp 1, record 12, English, senior%20aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- premier aide de camp
1, record 12, French, premier%20aide%20de%20camp
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- aide de camp en chef 1, record 12, French, aide%20de%20camp%20en%20chef
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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