Fr. la terre; Ger. die Erde, der Schmutz.

Easy, Softly, or Gently. Hold flat hand at face height, fingers half spread and a little curved, palm forward, leaning toward the person and gently and slightly shake the hand from side to side. (Sioux and Blackfoot.) With slight modification, much used on the railway in shunting. Compare Rub it out, Question, and Do not.

Fr. doucement; Ger. sachte.

Eat or Food. Throw the nearly compressed right hand lightly in a curve past the mouth several times. Compare Water and Drink.

Fr. manger; Ger. essen.

Eaten enough (Full to throat). Sign Eat, then lay L hand on breast, palm in, and raise it to opposite chin. Compare Hang.

Fr. assez mangé; Ger. satt gegessen.