Learn how to sign spouse in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A partner in marriage.
Synonyms
none
See also
none
Etymology and history
The signs for husband, wife and spouse have the same movement. The sign represents putting a wedding ring on your wedding finger.
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Learn how to sign half in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun Either of two equal parts.
adjective Being one of two equal parts.
verb (spelled halve) To divide into two equal parts.
Synonyms
none
See also
none
Etymology and history
The movement across the non-dominant hand’s palm represents something being divided into two equal parts.
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Learn how to sign grandmother in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
The mother of one’s parent.
Synonyms
none
See also
Grandma
Etymology and history
This sign combines the BSL letters G and M.
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Learn how to sign grandfather in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
The father of one’s parent.
Synonyms
none
See also
Grandad
Etymology and history
This sign is formed with the BSL letters G and F.
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Learn how to sign father in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A male in relation to their offspring.
Synonyms
none
See also
Dad
Etymology and history
This sign is formed by tapping the BSL letter F twice.
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Learn how to sign daughter in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A female in relation to their parent(s).
Synonyms
none
See also
none
Etymology and history
This sign is formed by tapping the BSL letter D twice.
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Learn how to sign brother in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A male in relation to their sibling(s).
Synonyms
none
See also
none
Etymology and history
unknown
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Learn how to sign boy in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A male child.
Synonyms
none
See also
Son
Etymology and history
unknown
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Learn how to sign son in British Sign Language (BSL).
Definition
noun
A male offspring of a human.
Synonyms
none
See also
none
Etymology and history
The sign for son has the same hand movement as boy in BSL.
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Learn how to sign parents in British Sign Language (BSL).
The BSL letters M and F are used to represent the mother and father. A variation for parents represents two people of any gender as parents.
Definition
noun
Two people who nurture and raise a child.
Synonyms
none
See also
Mother
Etymology and history
The traditional version of this sign uses the BSL letters M and F, for mother and father. Recently a gender-neutral variation has gained popularity which represents two people of any gender.
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