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minudier

English translation: minaudier, perhaps

11:37 Dec 3, 2003
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Italian term or phrase: minudier
it's the decoration of a handbag
Amanda Calleri (X)
Italy
Local time: 10:52
English translation:minaudier, perhaps
Explanation:


Accessories - at planeTelevision - [ Traduci questa pagina ]
... A shimmering handbag. This sequined minaudier (French for ?little treasure?)
features a two-inch fold-down handle, a 21? chain and ...
www.planetelevision.com/SECCAT/Accessories - 17k

minaudiere. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English ... - [ Traduci questa pagina ]
... case for a woman's cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items that is often carried as
a handbag. ETYMOLOGY: French, from feminine of minaudier, affected, smirking ...
www.bartleby.com/61/84/M0308400.html - 19k -
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Grace Anderson
Italy
Local time: 10:52
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1minaudier, perhaps
Grace Anderson
3lezioso, smorfioso
Gian


Discussion entries: 1





  

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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
minaudier, perhaps


Explanation:


Accessories - at planeTelevision - [ Traduci questa pagina ]
... A shimmering handbag. This sequined minaudier (French for ?little treasure?)
features a two-inch fold-down handle, a 21? chain and ...
www.planetelevision.com/SECCAT/Accessories - 17k

minaudiere. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English ... - [ Traduci questa pagina ]
... case for a woman's cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items that is often carried as
a handbag. ETYMOLOGY: French, from feminine of minaudier, affected, smirking ...
www.bartleby.com/61/84/M0308400.html - 19k -

Grace Anderson
Italy
Local time: 10:52
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 3437

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agree  Mario Marcolin: *)
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
lezioso, smorfioso


Explanation:
dal francese "minaudier" (f. ère)

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Note added at 3 hrs 10 mins (2003-12-03 14:47:23 GMT)
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Così pure all\'interno ogni leziosa decorazione è stata abbandonata.

.. colori pastello dei primi film a pochi rivelano tutto intero il loro carattere di leziosa decorazione. ...


Gian
Italy
Local time: 10:52
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in pair: 5394
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