Sign talk

by Ernest Thompson Seton

Far object, Distant or Far forward, Over there. Move the G hand forward and upward in a long slow arch, finishing at arm’s length with down curve.

Far (In general). Flat right hand curved, pointing to left, back forward, pushed out and up at arm’s length. Compare Close.

Fr. loin; Ger. entfernt.

Farm. Sign Land and Planting.

Fr. la ferme; Ger. der Pachthof.

Farmer. Sign Corn and Chief.

Fr. le fermier; Ger. der Ackerbauer.

Fast, Quick, Rapid, or Swift (Pass by). Hold out the flat left hand, back to left. Bring the flat right hand, back to right, several inches in rear of and slightly to right of left, pointing to front and downward; carry right hand swiftly past left and close to it, and as it passes, by wrist action, raise the hand so that fingers will point upward and in front, making a curve; at the same time, draw back the left a little.