Numeral Sign, Arithmetic, or Counting. Hold the left 5 hand, palm up, fingers a little bent; with right G turn one or two left fingers down on left palm.
The Deaf mode is the figure-sign, then, without changing position of arm or hand, give the hand a twisting jerk from the wrist, which swings it in a small circle.
Fr. les nombres ordinaux; Ger. die Ordinalzahlen.
Nun. Sign Woman, Black, Hat.
Fr. la religieuse; Ger. die Nonne.
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Oath or Swear. Tap the chest with the tips of the flat right hand, then hold it at head height, palm forward. (Sheeaka.) Sometimes point to Heaven and Earth, then hold up flat right hand. (C) Neither is Cheyenne, but both are understood by them. See Promise. With right G make a small cross over the heart. (Pop.)
Fr. le serment, jurer; Ger. der Eid, schwören.
Obey. Make sign for Listen. For emphasis add Yes. Disobey is putting the flat hands over the ears.