"gSign" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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