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FRISE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Friesland
1, record 1, English, Friesland
correct, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Fryslan 2, record 1, English, Fryslan
correct, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A province of the Netherlands. 3, record 1, English, - Friesland
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NL-FR: code recognized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - Friesland
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Frise
1, record 1, French, Frise
correct, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Province des Pays-Bas. 2, record 1, French, - Frise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NL-FR : code reconnu par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - Frise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Frisia
1, record 1, Spanish, Frisia
correct, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Provincia de Países Bajos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Frisia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NL-FR: código reconocido por ISO. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Frisia
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 2, English, frieze
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frieze: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - frieze
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 2, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frise : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - frise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- single stroke
1, record 3, English, single%20stroke
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drum rudiment. 2, record 3, English, - single%20stroke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frisé
1, record 3, French, fris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coup simple 1, record 3, French, coup%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rudiment du tambour. 2, record 3, French, - fris%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Friesland
1, record 4, English, Friesland
correct, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Vriesland 2, record 4, English, Vriesland
correct, Europe
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Province, north Netherlands. 2, record 4, English, - Friesland
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Frise
1, record 4, French, Frise
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Friesland 2, record 4, French, Friesland
correct, Europe
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Région de plaines bordant la mer du Nord. 2, record 4, French, - Frise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 5, English, frieze
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- frieze cloth 2, record 5, English, frieze%20cloth
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy durable fabric with a rough surface that is woven of coarse wool and shoddy in gray or mixed colors and is made especially in Ireland for overcoats. 3, record 5, English, - frieze
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 5, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe de laine d'armure toile, à longs poils. 2, record 5, French, - frise
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 6, English, frieze
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The middle horizontal member of a classical entablature, above the architrave and below the cornice. 2, record 6, English, - frieze
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A deep band, plain or decorated with sculpture or painting extending round the upper walls of a room below the cornice. 3, record 6, English, - frieze
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notice, for instance, the relatively static poses of Raphael's figures and the way in which they are lined up before us almost as a flat frieze. 4, record 6, English, - frieze
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 6, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'entablement comprise entre l'architrave et la corniche, elle porte dans les ordres antiques des métopes ou des triblyphes (dorique) ou des bas-reliefs (ionique et corinthien). Par extension on donne aujourd'hui ce nom à toute composition peinte ou sculptée qui se développe en bande sur toute la largeur d'un édifice ou d'une pièce. 2, record 6, French, - frise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une frise à triglyphes, une balustrade très stricte au bord d'un toit, un fronton rectiligne sur quatre couples de colonnes, accusent l'influence du classicisme français et le corps central, avec son dôme, évoque Vaux-le-Vicomte plutôt que les faubourgs de Vienne. 3, record 6, French, - frise
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- friso
1, record 6, Spanish, friso
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte localizada entre el arquitrabe y la cornisa de un entablamiento; puede ser liso o esculpido. 2, record 6, Spanish, - friso
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Wool Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fearnought
1, record 7, English, fearnought
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fearnaught 2, record 7, English, fearnaught
correct
- tenterhook willow 3, record 7, English, tenterhook%20willow
correct
- tenterhook willey 4, record 7, English, tenterhook%20willey
correct
- teazer 3, record 7, English, teazer
correct
- cockspur willey 3, record 7, English, cockspur%20willey
correct
- fearnought blending willey 4, record 7, English, fearnought%20blending%20willey
correct
- willey 1, record 7, English, willey
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine consisting of bladed or pinned rollers for opening, cleaning and mixing staple fibre material as a preliminary to scouring (for greasy wool) or carding (for most animal and synthetic fibres). 1, record 7, English, - fearnought
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie lainière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 7, French, frise
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] machine à friser, à ratisser les étoffes de laine. 1, record 7, French, - frise
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-12-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- framing
1, record 8, English, framing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 8, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence de couleur qui se produit lorsqu'on applique une peinture au rouleau et au pinceau. 1, record 8, French, - frise
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Finish Carpentry
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lock rail
1, record 9, English, lock%20rail
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal member of a door to receive the lock case. 2, record 9, English, - lock%20rail
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
a horizontal stiffening of a paneled door in or to which the lock is fixed. 3, record 9, English, - lock%20rail
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Menuiserie
- Serrurerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- traverse centrale
1, record 9, French, traverse%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- frise 1, record 9, French, frise
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pièce horizontale de bois faisant partie d'une porte et qui reçoit la serrure. 2, record 9, French, - traverse%20centrale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertas, ventanas y aberturas (Elementos de edificios)
- Carpintería
- Cerrajería
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- peinazo de cerradura
1, record 9, Spanish, peinazo%20de%20cerradura
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banda horizontal de una puerta en la que va situada la cerradura. 1, record 9, Spanish, - peinazo%20de%20cerradura
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- border
1, record 10, English, border
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a strip of curtain stretched horizontally across the front top of the stage ... used to form the top of a setting and mask the flies. 2, record 10, English, - border
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 10, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rideau étroit ou bande de toile peinte équipée au cintre, qui occupe toute la longueur de la sène et qui descend à chaque plan au niveau des décors, pour compléter la décoration ou éviter une découverte visible des spectateurs des fauteuils. 2, record 10, French, - frise
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-11-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chleuh 1, record 11, French, chleuh
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(VLA no 60, p. 137) NOTA: Nom familier de l'Allemand. Jerry leur est aussi donné comme nom familier par les Anglais. Les Français, eux, se servent des mots ci-dessus pour désigner les Allemands dans le langage familier. 1, record 11, French, - chleuh
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-12-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- frieze
1, record 12, English, frieze
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- friezé 2, record 12, English, friez%C3%A9
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tightly twisted yarn that give a rough, nubby appearance to carpet pile. 1, record 12, English, - frieze
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- frisé
1, record 12, French, fris%C3%A9
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil à forte tension donnant au velours du tapis une apparence rugueuse ou noueuse. 1, record 12, French, - fris%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-08-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- parquet strip
1, record 13, English, parquet%20strip
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tongue and grooved hardwood boards 3/8-in. actual thickness which are secret nailed and glued to a wooden sub-floor. 1, record 13, English, - parquet%20strip
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- frise
1, record 13, French, frise
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lame de parquet rabotée et rainée, de 8 à 12 cm de large. 1, record 13, French, - frise
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-11-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- crisp-hairy 1, record 14, English, crisp%2Dhairy
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With curled hairs. 2, record 14, English, - crisp%2Dhairy
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elsevier's Dictionary of horticulture in nine languages. Elsevier Publ. Co. New York, 1970. (ELHOR). 1, record 14, French, - fris%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 15, Main entry term, French
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- toile de Frise 1, record 16, English, toile%20de%20Frise
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a fine quality Holland linen. 1, record 16, English, - toile%20de%20Frise
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--variété de toile que l'on fabrique en Frise. 1, record 16, French, - frise
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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