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FUTAINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Cotton Industry
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 stone, hard-wearing cloth combining a linen warp and cotton weft. 2, record 1, English, - fustian
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- futaine
1, record 1, French, futaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe croisée dont la chaîne et la trame sont en coton. 2, record 1, French, - futaine
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - futaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-04-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dimity trousering
1, record 2, English, dimity%20trousering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dimity. A fabric, usually of cotton, that is checked or striped by corded effects, which are made by weaving two or more threads as one. 2, record 2, English, - dimity%20trousering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- futaine pour pantalon
1, record 2, French, futaine%20pour%20pantalon
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Futaine. Tissu croisé, dont la chaîne est en fil et la trame en coton. 2, record 2, French, - futaine%20pour%20pantalon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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