Endure, Suffer, or Stand it (Suffering, but strong and erect). Hold flat curved right hand close in front of breast, breathe heavily, swinging the hand near and from; then raise the right A hand in a curve out and up, about head high. (Sheeaka.) Understood, but not used by Cheyennes.
Fr. supporter; Ger. aushalten, leiden.
Enemy. Sign Shake hands and Not. Sometimes use Hate.
Fr. l’ennemi; Ger. der Feind.
Engaged or Betrothed (Ring-bound). Sign Prisoner, then with right index indicate a ring on ring finger of left hand. (D)
Engaged. Sign Bye and bye, Marry. See Courting.
Fr. fiancé; Ger. verlobt.
Engagement (i.e., Business). Swing the flat hands, palms up, up and down for six or eight inches, as in Road, but not progressing. Or, sign Road and Meet.
Fr. l’engagement, l’obligation; Ger. die Verabredung.