"gSign" meaning in All languages combined

See gSign on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: gSigns [plural]
Etymology: Shortening. Coined by William Stokoe. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gSign (plural gSigns)
  1. (linguistics) A gestural sign; a unit of sign language. Wikipedia link: William Stokoe Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-gSign-en-noun-BByvShpk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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