Called or Named. Lay the back of the crooked right G on lips, pointing to front and left, its tip pressed against the thumb, which is nearly straight; then move the hand upward and forward in a curve, straightening out the index finally with a snap, pointing toward the person or thing. Compare Talk in which the action is repeated. See also Name.
Fr. appelé; Ger. genannt.
Camera. Sign Picture and See. Compare Photograph.
Camp (Set up the lodge). Sign Teepee, holding the hands face high; drop the hands together for a foot with energy.
Fr. le camp; Ger. das Lager.
Camp-fire. Hold left hand flat, palm down, fingers a little spread; then lay right hand fingers similarly held across at right angles, to indicate the wood laid ready, and add the sign for Fire. (Sheeaka.) Not a true Indian sign, but sufficiently descriptive for the Cheyennes to understand it.
Fr. le feu de camp; Ger. das Lagerfeuer.