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sign gloss en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (qualifier:sign linguistics) A gloss representing a sign (linguistic unit in sign language), typically in the spoken language of the region.
    • Each illustration in the dictionary is accompanied by a sign gloss, like CAT or HAPPY.
    • Sign glosses for Hong Kong Sign Language are usually in Cantonese.
    • Instead of full English sentences, the deaf presenter wrote his talking points in sign gloss.

Forms

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sign glosses Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

sign glosses in American Sign Language