Historical Sign Language Database
Georgetown University
April 19, 2024
Search: VAIN
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| Entry ID | Book Source | Reference Gloss | Author’s gloss | Description | Page | URL | |
| 808 | Higgins (1923) | VAIN | VAIN | VAIN: Fingers of both "V" hands, palm towards face and fingers pointing towards sides of face, moved up and down. (Vanity). | 142 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=808&refid=higgins1923 | |
| 149 | Long (1918) | VAIN | VAIN | VAIN: Bring both "V" hands in front of and slightly above the shoulders, one on each side; the ends of the fingers pointing a little back; bend the fingers simultaneously so that they point directly over the shoulders; then straighten, making the motions alternately. IV,73. | 28 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=149&refid=long1918 | |
| 614 | Michaels (1923) | VAIN | VAIN | VAIN: 1. Hold both hands with the index and middle fingers extended and parted up near the side of the head, palms facing backward. 2. Move the index and middle fingers back and forward two or three times. 3. Have a vain or proud expression. | 129 | hsldb.georgetown.edu/books/book-window.php?id=614&refid=michaels1923 | |
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