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posterns (entrances, <openings by function>, ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Secondary, and often inconspicuous back doors or gates, especially to fortified or walled enclosures; may also be used for minor, private or side entrances. |
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posterns (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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postern (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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بوابة خلفية (C,U,Arabic -P,D,U,U)
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zij-ingangen (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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zij-ingang (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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entradas particulares (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,PN)
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entrada particular (C,U,Spanish,AD,U,SN)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.PJ |
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Objects Facet |
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........ components (objects parts) (G) |
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.................... <openings and opening components> (G) |
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........................ openings (architectural elements) (G) |
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Arabic ..... أبواب أو بوابات خلفية ثانوية، وغالبًا ما تكون غير واضحة، خاصة في العبوات المحصنة أو المسورة؛ يمكن استخدامها أيضًا للمداخل الثانوية أو الخاصة أو الجانبية. |
Dutch ..... Secundaire en meestal onopvallende achterdeuren of poorten, vooral in vestingwerken of ommuurde ruimten. Kan ook worden gebruikt voor minder belangrijke, privé- of zij-ingangen. |
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Sources and Contributors: |
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[VP Preferred] |
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Curl, Encyclopedia of Architectural Terms (1993) |
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Fleming et al., Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (1981) |
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Harris, Dictionary of Architecture and Construction (1975) illustration |
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Kostof, Castillo, and Tobias, History of Architecture (1995) GLOS |
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Lever and Harris, Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, 2d ed. (1993) illustration |
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RCHME, Revised Thesaurus of Architectural Terms (1989) 2/94 changed their term form from 'postern gate' |
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Sturgis, Dictionary of Architecture and Building (1901) |
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Webster's Third New International Dictionary (1961) |
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