<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">mereses</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>collars</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>knops</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>merese</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>merese knops</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Type of knop with flat sharp edges which occurs along the stem or which joins the bowl or foot to the stem of stemware. For other encircling rings on stemware or other vessels, use "collars (container components)." ]]></note></mads>