Sign talk

by Ernest Thompson Seton

Cry out. See Yell.

Cry, To weep. With G forefingers near the eyes trace the courses of tears. If excessive, sign Rain from the eyes. (Blackfoot.) Compare Pity.

Fr. pleurer; Ger. weinen.

Cunning, Smart, or Clever. Make the sign for Wolf and add the sign Equal. Compare Consider.

Fr. rusé; Ger. schlau.

Cut. Saw the lower edge of the flat right across the palm or edge of the flat left.

Fr. couper; Ger. schneiden.

Cutting up. See Meat.