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GENTILHOMMIERE [2 records]

Record 1 2002-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Sites
  • Residential Architecture
  • Archaeology
DEF

A house built in the country, and which is sometimes a large and impressive noble dwelling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sites (Urbanisme)
  • Architecture d'habitation
  • Archéologie
DEF

Aujourd'hui, habitation souvent ancienne et de caractère, d'une certaine importance, entourée de terres; [...]

OBS

Maison de campagne se dit parfois d'un manoir mais uniquement par euphémisme, modestie ou dérision.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Emplazamientos urbanos
  • Arquitectura de viviendas
  • Arqueología
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Record 2 1997-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Housing
  • Residential Architecture
DEF

A country mansion or estate : especially : the country residence of an English person of rank or of a country gentleman.

DEF

A residence or estate in the country, especially a fine one.

Key term(s)
  • country seat

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

Maison de campagne d'un gentilhomme; petit château à la campagne.

Spanish

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