Historical Sign Language Database
Georgetown University
December 30, 2024
Search: PROMISE
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| Entry ID | Book Source | Reference Gloss | Author’s gloss | Description | Page | URL | |
| 632 | Higgins (1923) | SAY~VOW | PROMISE | PROMISE: Right index tip pointing leftward, moved under the lips as if rolling the words from the mouth, then vertical right hand as in the taking of an oath. | 111 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=632&refid=higgins1923 | |
| 279 | Long (1918) | PROMISE | PROMISE | PROMISE: Place forefinger of right "G" hand perpendicularly against mouth; bring hand down and strike it (open) against palm of left. Or, (2) In nature of an oath: Place forefinger of "G" hand held perpendicularly against lips and then bring hand up as in taking an oath. VII,145. | 41 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=279&refid=long1918 | |
| 472 | Michaels (1923) | SAY~VOW | PROMISE | PROMISE: 1. Put your right index finger across your lips. 2. Move the hand above the head a little outward. 3. Spread out the fingers. 4. Have a solemn look. | 103 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=472&refid=michaels1923 | |
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