Lump (Apparently “hill” that can be held in the hand). Hold up the right A hand, waist high, palm to you, thumb pointing up, wrist bent so arm is nearly level. Compare Hill.
Fr. la petite masse; Ger. der Klumpen, die kleine Masse.
Lunch or Luncheon. Sign Noon and Eat.
Fr. le déjeuner; Ger. das Mittagessen.
Lungs. Hold the 5 hands on the breast, one at each side, and indicate slow heaving. Compare Sick.
Fr. les poumons; Ger. die Lungen.
Lynx. With the C hand at each side of the face indicate ruffs; with rings of index fingers and thumbs, show the eyes; then on the G right with the G left show the bob tail. (Sheeaka.) This is a description rather than a name.
Fr. le lynx; Ger. der Luchs.
Lynx, Bay, or Bob-cat. Sign Cat and Short tail. (Scott.) The Cheyennes, who do not know the true Lynx, sign Animal and Short tail.