Deer—The right hand extended upwards by the right ear, with a quick puff from the mouth.
Man—With the fore finger of the right hand extended, and the hand shut, describe a line, beginning at the pit of the stomach, and passing down the middle of the body as far as the hand conveniently reaches, holding the hand a moment between the lower extremities.
Woman—The finger and thumb of the right hand partly open, and placed as if laying hold of the breast.
Child—Bring the fingers and thumb of the right hand, and place them against the lips; then draw them away, and bring the right hand against the fore of the left, as if holding an infant. Should the child be male, prefix the sign of a man before the last sign; and, if a female, do so by the sign of the woman.
Boy—Bring the fingers and thumb of the right hand to touch the lips; then extend the hands and make the sign of man; then raise the hand, with the fingers upwards, placed at the height of a boy.
Girl—Begin with the above sign, and make the sign of woman; and then raise the hand to the height of the girl.
You—The hand held upwards obliquely, and pointing forward.
He, or another—The fore fingers extended, and the hands shut, and fingers brought over one another, or nearly touching, and then separated moderately quick.
{287} Many, or much—The flat of the right hand patting on the back of the left hand; which is repeated in proportion to the greater or lesser quantity.
Know—The fore finger of the right hand held up nearly opposite to the nose, and brought with a half-turn to the right, and carried a little outwards. Place any of the articles before the last sign, which will then signify, "I know, you know, he knows;"—both hands being made use of in the manner described, implies, "to know much."