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MALLETTE DOCUMENTS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- attaché case
1, record 1, English, attach%C3%A9%20case
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slim briefcase with flat, rigid sides, hinges, and usually a lock. 2, record 1, English, - attach%C3%A9%20case
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mallette à documents
1, record 1, French, mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mallette 2, record 1, French, mallette
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- attaché-case 3, record 1, French, attach%C3%A9%2Dcase
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Petite valise] rectangulaire, plate et rigide qui sert de porte-documents. 4, record 1, French, - mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaché-case : La forme au pluriel est «attachés-cases». 4, record 1, French, - mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaché-case : mot anglais, proprement «mallette d'attaché diplomatique», de case «étui, boîte» [...] et attaché, emprunté au français. 5, record 1, French, - mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carteras, billeteras y artículos similares
- Marroquinería
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- maletín portadocumentos plano
1, record 1, Spanish, malet%C3%ADn%20portadocumentos%20plano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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
- attaché case
1, record 2, English, attach%C3%A9%20case
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaché case: an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - attach%C3%A9%20case
Record 2, Key term(s)
- attaché-case
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mallette à documents
1, record 2, French, mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mallette à documents : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 2, French, - mallette%20%C3%A0%20documents
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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