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ALCOVE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Penal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cubicle 1, record 1, English, cubicle
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compartiment
1, record 1, French, compartiment
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alcôve 1, record 1, French, alc%C3%B4ve
feminine noun
- box 1, record 1, French, box
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Espace aménagé dans un dortoir de détenus. 1, record 1, French, - compartiment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des box. 2, record 1, French, - compartiment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
box (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 1, French, - compartiment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Traduction adoptée en consultation avec le Service correctionnel du Canada (SCC) - Ottawa. 1, record 1, French, - compartiment
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alcove
1, record 2, English, alcove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recess provided with an arch or vault, off a room or having direct access thereto. 1, record 2, English, - alcove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alcôve
1, record 2, French, alc%C3%B4ve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfoncement garni d'une arche ou d'une voûte, attenant à une pièce ou donnant sur celle-ci. 2, record 2, French, - alc%C3%B4ve
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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