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CANTINE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Services (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- canteen
1, record 1, English, canteen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wet canteen 2, record 1, English, wet%20canteen
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rest area for soldiers, which includes a food, beverage or dry goods counter. 1, record 1, English, - canteen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 1, French, cantine
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu de détente du soldat où se trouve un comptoir à nourriture, à boissons ou à articles divers. 1, record 1, French, - cantine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantine : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - cantine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cantina
1, record 1, Spanish, cantina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
- Commercial Establishments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- canteen
1, record 2, English, canteen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place in a factory ... where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply. 2, record 2, English, - canteen
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cantine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
- Établissements commerciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 2, French, cantine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Salle aménagée dans un établissement industriel ou commercial, où l'on sert repas et boissons au personnel et où celui-ci peut se détendre. 2, record 2, French, - cantine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- barrack box
1, record 3, English, barrack%20box
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- kit box 1, record 3, English, kit%20box
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- barracks box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 3, French, cantine
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- boîte à fourbi 1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20fourbi
see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte transportable, sous clé, contenant les effets personnels d'un soldat, utilisée par le militaire en garnison. 2, record 3, French, - cantine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantine : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - cantine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- canteen
1, record 4, English, canteen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place that sells refreshments and small provisions. 2, record 4, English, - canteen
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 4, English, - canteen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 4, French, cantine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où l'on vend des rafraîchissements et des aliments d'appoint. 2, record 4, French, - cantine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 4, French, - cantine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insert pan
1, record 5, English, insert%20pan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 5, French, cantine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) récipient métallique, formé de deux boîtes superposées, permettant de transporter un plat préparé et de le réchauffer au bain-marie. 1, record 5, French, - cantine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-05-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- luncheon basket 1, record 6, English, luncheon%20basket
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cantine
1, record 6, French, cantine
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- panier à provisions 1, record 6, French, panier%20%C3%A0%20provisions
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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