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Record 1 2009-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
CONT

A blank file is the second single file from the left, when: in three ranks, this single file is without a centre and/or rear rank person; and in two ranks, this single file is without a rear rank person.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
CONT

File creuse. Nom donné à la deuxième file de gauche : lorsque, sur trois rangs, cette file ne comprend aucun membre du rang arrière et/ou central, ou seulement le membre du rang avant; et lorsque, sur deux rangs, cette file ne comprend que le membre du rang avant.

Spanish

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