Sign talk

by Ernest Thompson Seton

Fr. le lynx rouge; Ger. der Rotluchs, die amerikanische Wildkatze.

M

Mad. See Angry and Crazy.

Make or Manufacture. Hammer the top of one fist with the other two or three times, giving both hands a twisting motion. (Sheeaka. Adopted from the Deaf.) Compare Work, which is mostly used by Indians for Make.

Fr. fabriquer; Ger. anfertigen.

Make up one’s mind. See Decide.

Man or Male (The one alone; the erect one). Right G held up at height of chin, palm forward; many Cheyennes make it back forward. For Boy sign Man then drop the hand down to a level that indicates height, and turn it palm to you.

Fr. l’homme; Ger. der Mann.