Historical Sign Language Database
Georgetown University
April 23, 2024
Search: SAY~VOW
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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 | |
| 280 | Higgins (1923) | SAY~VOW~APPOINTMENT | ENGAGEMENT | ENGAGEMENT: Right index pointing leftward under lips as if rolling words from mouth, then right hand raised as if taking oath, then closed right hand moves in circle horizontally and prone above prone closed left hand and rests crossed on left wrist which it pushes down a trifle. (The second part as in picture "3" & "4" is often used alone). | 52 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=280&refid=higgins1923 | |
| 1159 | Long (1918) | SAY~VOW~TO~GOD | VOW | VOW: Promise to God. | 123 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=1159&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 | |
| 622 | Michaels (1923) | SAY~VOW | VOW | VOW: 1. See promise. | 131 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=622&refid=michaels1923 | |
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