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CUL-DE-LAMPE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cascabel
1, record 1, English, cascabel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cascable 2, record 1, English, cascable
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The knob or pommel at the rear end of a cannon. 3, record 1, English, - cascabel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-lampe
1, record 1, French, cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cascabelle 2, record 1, French, cascabelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les anciens canons se chargeant par la bouche, face extérieure arrière où se trouve le bouton de culasse. 3, record 1, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Typography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tailpiece
1, record 2, English, tailpiece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small decorative design at the foot of a page or the end of a chapter or book. 2, record 2, English, - tailpiece
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tail piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cul-de-lampe
1, record 2, French, cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gravure placée dans la partie inférieure d’une page (en fin de chapitre, par exemple). 2, record 2, French, - cul%2Dde%2Dlampe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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