SSacred.SeeMedicine.Sad.SeeSorrow.SaddleSaddle.Hold out both S hands, palms up, side by side (sometimes inches apart), about height of shoulders, forearms vertical, wrists bent so backs of hands are nearly down.Fr.la selle; Ger.der Sattel.Safe.SeeRecoverorAlive.Sage Brush(Bunches). With all finger tips together pointing up, swing the hand to various places in front of right shoulder. (C) ComparePeakandCanoe.SageSage.SignWhite,Good smell,Grass.Fr.la plante aromatique de la prairie; Ger.der Präriebusch.Salt.SignPowder, then the act of sprinkling with finger and thumb. (Blackfoot.) Touch the tongue cautiously with the right G. CompareSugarandPepper.Fr.le sel; Ger.das Salz.Same.SeeEqual.Sanctuary, to claim.SeeBar up.Satisfied.SeeContented.Save.SeeRecover, alsoFree.SaveorExcept. SeeBut.SaveyorSabe. This word universal in the west is the same sign asKnow.Saw.With lower edge of right, thumb up, saw across the upper edge of left wrist held out horizontally.Fr.la scie; Ger.die Säge.Say.SeeCall.Scalp(To). Point to scalp, make as though pulling it forward and signCuttingunder. The last two gestures being done out in front of the body.Fr.scalper; Ger.die Kopfhaut abziehen.Scatter!(A command to scouts). SeeGoandScatter.ScatterScatterorSow(As seeds). Hold the closed hands, backs up, near each other and close to breast; move right hand well to front and right, left well to front and left; that is, widely separate the hands, swinging each in a half-circle out, so the palms are a little outward, at the same time extending and separating fingers and thumbs. (C) CompareBadandScorn; in these the hands are not moved apart.Scatter.Swing closed right to left, there opening to 5 so palm is to left and forward; then same movement with hand opened to right, each time in a graceful sweep. The Cheyennes say the above isThrow away.Fr.disperser,semer; Ger.ausstreuen,säen.Schoolhouse.SignHouseandWriting; usually preceded byChildren.Fr.l’école; Ger.die Schule.Be PreparedSchoolteacher.SignBookandChief.Fr.le maître d’ école; Ger.der Lehrer.Scold.SeeAbuse; alsoFault-finding.Scorn.Turn the head away and with one hand throw an imaginary handful of sand toward the feet of the person. This is the same asBad, except for the turn of the head.Fr.le mépris; Ger.die Verachtung.ScoutScout.Same asWolf, but hold the hand near the right ear. Sometimes useAdvance Guard, which see. The Cheyennes sometimes sign it asWolf,Soldier.Fr.le coureur(d’ armée); Ger.der Späher.Scout, to.SignWolfandLook.Fr.aller à la découverte; Ger.spähen.ScoutScout; that is,Boy Scout. Hold up the right hand with finger and thumb forming a ring, other three fingers straight up. (Pop.)Fr.le petit éclaireur; Ger.der jugendliche Pfadfinder.Scout; of thehighest degree. Add the signWolfto the foregoing. (Suggested.)Scout leaderScout leaderorPatrol leader. SignBoy Scout; then lay the 4 left hand on left side of head to indicate plume. (Suggested.)Scout, Tenderfoot.Make signsBoy ScoutandSmall. (Suggested.)Sculptor.Right fist closed, thumb held up straight and free, then used as a trowel on an imaginary wall. (Pop.)Fr.le sculpteur; Ger.der Bildhauer.Search me.With a hand grasping each lapel, spread open the coat. (Pop.)Fr.examinez-moi; Ger.was weisz ich?(Pop.)Seasons.The four seasons areLittle Grass(Spring);High Grass(Summer);Leaf Fall(Autumn); andColdorSnow(Winter). Each is given in alphabetic place.SecretorPrivate(Talk under cover). Left hand flat, horizontal, near left cheek; with right, signTalkunder it. Usually signTalkandHide.Fr.le secret; Ger.das Geheimnis.Seek.SeeHunt.SeeSee.The fingers of V hand pointed forward (as inLook) then advanced a little in the line of sight; sometimes for extra point, it is changed into G hand and pushed forward. Also compareHuntandLie,LookandFind. The difference betweenLookandSeeis not observed by most Indians; but it is well to maintain it.Fr.voir; Ger.sehen.See me.Point at one’s own chin with the right V hand and touch breast.Fr.voyez-moi; Ger.sehen Sie mich.Seem.SeeAppear.SeizeSeize.Move the open hands forward; grasp and draw back as though seizing some object.Fr.saisir; Ger.ergreifen.Select.SeeChoose.Sell.SeeTrade. On the Stock Exchange, the clenched fist thrown forward and down meansSell. Probably in imitation of the auctioneer’s hammer. SeeKill.Sell,SoldorBoughti.e.,Marketed. On middle of side of left G held out, tap two or three times with middle side of right G. This is also used forBuy, which see for illustration. It is supposed to have had origin in an old gambling game. SeeTrade.Fr.vendre; Ger.verkaufen.SendSend(Command and Go). Hold the right A near the breast; swing it out, up and down a foot; then swing the right G higher and farther. (Sheeaka.)Fr.envoyer; Ger.senden,schicken.SeparateSeparateorApart. Lay the G fingers side by side, backs up; spring them apart, widest at tips, moving them forward and out.Fr.séparer; Ger.trennen.Several.Extend the fingers of the right A hand, one at a time, beginning with the index. (Sheeaka.)Fr.plusieurs; Ger.mehrere.SewSew.Hold flat left hand index edge up, thumb level with index; move right G hand index with extended thumb, across left index once or twice as in sewing; each time nearer the body and each time turning the right index nail down, as it is moved forward. CompareAwl.Fr.coudre; Ger.nähen.Shade.SignSun,Not.Shadow(Of a person). Indicate the person; then signGoing,There by me,Same.There by meis indicated by pointing to the ground on the left side with right G.Fr.l’ombre; Ger.der Schatten.Shall.SeeWill.Shaman.SeeMedicine-man.Shame(On you). (The finger of scorn made sharper.) Point left index at person, all others closed; and with right index similarly held, rub it on back of left index from middle to tip and beyond. (Pop.) SeeAshamed. In France the idea is conveyed by theHorns. SeeEvil Eye.Fr.fi! fi donc!(Pop.); Ger.Schäme dich!SharpSharporKeen. Hold out flat right hand, palm up; touch little finger edge lightly with ball of left thumb and addGood. ForSharp pointsseePorcupine.Fr.affílé; Ger.scharf.Shave.Use the flat right hand as a razor, palm toright, points up, little finger next right cheek as the edge; move it toward the right ear.Fr. (se)raser; Ger. (sich)rasieren.Shawl.SignBlanketandFringe. ForFringe, hold out the left 5 hand points forward, level; then push the similar right over it forward several times.Fr.le châle; Ger.der Schal.She.SignFemaleand point with G finger at the person.Fr.elle; Ger.sie.Sheep, MountainSheep, Mountain, orBighorn. With compressed hands above each eye, pointed backward, trace the sweep of horns, ending below ears, with points turned forward.Fr.le mouton sauvage; Ger.das amerikanische Groszhornschaf.Sheep, Common.SignBighornandWhite Man.Fr.le mouton; Ger.das Schaf.Shell.Hold the curved hands side by side, close and open them on the under side, as though hinged on top. CompareBoat,Book,Bowl, andOpen.Fr.la coquille; Ger.die Muschelschale.Shield(Noun). With both L hands a little apart, index fingers pointed down, make a large incomplete circle to left of left breast. SeeProtect.Fr.le bouclier; Ger.der Schild.ShineShine,Shimmer, orGlitter. Hold out the curved right 5 hand, palm down; lower it slightly, shaking it quickly sidewise. CompareSnow,Glitter, andEasy.Fr.briller,étinceler; Ger.scheinen,glänzen.ShipShip.Raise and spread thumb and two first fingers to be masts, others closed; then push the hand forward slowly in a rising and falling line. (Deaf sign forSailing Ship. For Indian sign seeBoat,Big.)Fr.le navire; Ger.das Schiff.Shoe.SignMoccasin,White Man.Fr.le soulier; Ger.der Schuh.Shoot(A gun). SeeFire.Shoot(An arrow). SignBow, then snap the index fingers out straight. To addHit with an arrow, hold up the flat left and thrust the right G through it.Fr.lancer(une flèche); Ger.schieszen.Shop.SeeStore.Short.For things which grow, hold the flat hand back forward, fingers pointing up at desired height. For things which do not grow, use the flat hand, palm down; or else, both flat hands side by side, palm to palm. The same asLow.Fr.court; Ger.kurz.Shot-gun.SeeGun.Shout.SeeYell.Show,Prove,Proof, orBehold. Raise flat left hand, palm forward. Lay index of right G on it and turn the two about, pushing them forward as though to show something. (Sheeaka. Borrowed from the Deaf.)Show,Prove,Proof, orBehold. Hold out the flat left, palm up, pointing forward and down. Point to the person in question with right G, then at left palm with right V.Fr.montrer; Ger.zeigen.SickSick,Suffering,Sick one, orInvalid(Throbbing). Hold flat hands out near breast; move the hands quickly outward and back several times. CompareLungs.Fr.malade; Ger.krank.Side by Side.SeeParallel.Sign Language,To talk in Sign Language. Touch the back of left hand with tip of right, the back of right with tip of left and addTalk. (C)Fr.le langage des signes; Ger.die Gebärdensprache.SilenceSilence,Silent, orHush. Lay the extended index, pointing upward, over the mouth. In the more vigorous form ofShut up, lay the flat hand on the mouth (recent).Fr.silence!taisez-vous!; Ger.schweigen!still!Silly.SeeFoolish.Silver.SignMoneyandWhite.Fr.l’argent; Ger.das Silbergeld.SinorBadness. Same asBad. SeeEvil.Since.SeeAfter.SingSing.Hold right V hand, back to right, in front of face; finger tips a little higher than and close to mouth, pointing nearly up. Move the hand briskly so finger tips describe a small horizontal circle. CompareLieandAbuse.Fr.chanter; Ger.singen.Sioux.SeeIndian.Sister.SignWomanandBrother.Fr.la soeur; Ger.die Schwester.Sister-in-law.SignBrother-in-lawandWoman.Fr.la belle-soeur; Ger.die Schwägerin.SitSit,Sit down, orRemain. Hold the right A hand in front of and a little lower than right shoulder, back to right; move the hand emphatically downward a few inches. CompareWaitandAboard.Fr.s’asseoir; Ger.sitzen.Skin.SeeHide.Skinny.SeeLean.SkunkSkunkorPolecat. IndicateSizeand tail up; that is, curving G up, palm forward; move in gentle jerks forward, and then addSmell,Bad. CompareWeasel.Fr.la bête puante,la mouffette; Ger.das amerikanischeStinktier.Sky.SeeHeavens.SledorSleigh(The runners). Both G hands, backs down, 4 inches apart; index fingers curved and pushed forward. The idea is helped bySnowonGround.Fr.le traineau; Ger.der Schlitten.SleepSleep.Hold both flat hands, backs up, in front of breast, same level; swing both over to the left in an up and down curve, in which the right (only) turns palm up; the left continues back up; then lower the head a little to right. Some finish with both palms up.Journeys are one sleep, two sleeps, etc., on the Plains.Fr.le sommeil,dormir; Ger.der Schlaf,schlafen.Sleepy.Rub the eyes with the fists. (Pop.) Or yawn and lay the head on one side, closing the eyes. (Sheeaka.) Both of these are understood by the Cheyennes, but they useWant,Sleep.Fr.avoir sommeil; Ger.schläfrig.SlowSlow.Hold out the flat left hand, palm to right; ditto right hand opposite, palm to left; in slow jerks, move the left hand forward; at the same time, jerk the right, making the latter fall behind. CompareFast.Fr.lent; Ger.langsam.SmallSmall,Few, orCrowded. Compress both hands so the fingers are straight, but at an angle with the back of the hand; hold them about eight inches apart, backs out, pointed up and forward, right higher; move them together till the right is over the left. Sometimes the Cheyennes made this sign with the closed fists to meanFew. CompareLittle.Fr.peu; Ger.wenig.Smaller, to make.SeeDecrease.Smart.SeeCunning.SmellSmell.Hold V hand, back up, fingers pointing to chin; swing fingers up so the nose passes between them. CompareBloodandBrother. Place the palm close before the tip of the nose. (Pop.)Fr.sentir; Ger.riechen.Smell,A bad smell, orStink. SignSmelland hold the nostrils, or signBad. (Sheeaka.)Fr.la mauvaise odeur,la puanteur; Ger.der übleGeruch,der Gestank.Smell,A good smell. SignSmellandGood.Fr.la bonne odeur; Ger.der gute Geruch,der Duft.Smoke.For distant smoke, like a signal-fire smoke, make sign forFireand continue raising hand in a spiral till higher than head.Fr.la fumée; Ger.der Rauch.Smoke a pipeSmoke a pipe(Action of filling it). Hold up the left A, thumb up, tap on top two or three times with flat right, then addPipe, jerking it forward two or three times.Fr.fumer(une pipe); Ger.rauchen(eine Pfeife).Smoke a cigarette.Put index and thumb to mouth as though holding a cigarette. (Blackfoot.)SmoothSmoothorLevel. Rub the back of the flat left hand, held palm down, with whole palm of the flat right, back and forth, in long strokes. Sometimes usePrairie. CompareIndianandAt.Fr.lisse; Ger.glatt.Smooth Ground.SeePrairie.SnakeSnake(Its motion). Hold the right H (or sometimes G) hand, back to right, waist high, fingers pointing to front; move it several inches to front in a sinuous line from side to side. CompareFish,Creek, andRope.Fr.le serpent; Ger.die Schlange.Sneak.SeeRun away.SnowSnow.Raise and spread both hands a foot apart, backs up, fingers curved; then softly lower them in slow, short zigzags. ForRain, the lines down are straight.Yearsare commonly calledSnowsorWinters. CompareShimmer.Fr.la neige; Ger.der Schnee.SoSo,Just so(That’s true). Swing the right G index from 45 degree angle down to level; then addStraight, swinging index up slightly at finish. Sometimes signYes. CompareIdea.Fr.si,précisément cela; Ger.so,jawohl.So thatSo that;In order that(So, that). Strike down a foot with the right G in front of breast, then strike it on the left flat hand held opposite left breast. (Sheeaka.)Fr.de sorte que,pour; Ger.um,damit.Soap.Rub the hands together as in washing them.Fr.le savon; Ger.die Seife.Soft or Muddy GroundSoft or Muddy Ground(Animal’s legs going down). Form a horizontal half-circle of left index and thumb; drop the right fist into it; reverse the hands and repeat.Fr.la terre molle,la boue; Ger.die weiche Erde,der Schlamm.Soft, in general. SignHardandNot.Fr.mou; Ger.weich.Soil.SeeEarth.SoldiersSoldiers(In a row, spread out). Hold the flattened fists out in front, side by side, backs up so basal joints of the fingers are nearly level and the middle joints form a row; then swing them apart.In many whose fingers are stiff the row is made with the basal joints plumb, as in the upper cut; but the correct way is as below.“This represents the line of the Indian soldiers that, pending the order to charge, held back the people in the buffalo hunt.” (Scott.) CompareRidge,Done, andFat.Fr.les soldats; Ger.die Soldaten.Some(Here and there one). Point with index finger downward and at some near spot on the ground, then change to another farther off, then to another. (Scott.)Fr.quelques; Ger.einige.SomeSome,A part of. Hold out level flat left, back forward and out; lay flat right thumb up on left index near the tip; then jerk it toward tip and beyond. This is much likeHalve; but the right is casually brushed along the edge of the left and at no time precisely placed.Fr.du; Ger.etwas.SometimesSometimes(Different times). SignTime, moving the hands apart in short jerks. (Seger.) CompareBy and by.Fr.quelquefois; Ger.zuweilen.SomewhereSomewhere.Hold right G up near right shoulder; swing it in a curve up and down to opposite left shoulder and back. Also used in the questionWhere?Fr.quelque part; Ger.irgendwo(hin).Son.SignBornandMale.Fr.le fils; Ger.der Sohn.SongorPoem(Written singing). Sign forSingandWrite.Fr.la chanson; Ger.das Lied.SoonSoonorEarly. SignTime, then stop with the fingers an inch apart. CompareSometimes,Time,By and by,Close.SorrowSorrow,Distress,Discouraged,Down-hearted,Sadness, orSad(Heart on the ground). Lay the right compressed hand on the heart, pointing down; then throw it forward and down, ending the sign with the flat hand very low, palm up, near the ground.Fr.le chagrin,la douleur; Ger.das Leid.SorrySorry(It grinds my heart). Rub the fist on heart in circle two or three times. (Blackfoot.)This is less strong thanSorrowand is used as a polite expression of interest, equivalent to “What a pity.” (Eastman.) See alsoTrouble.Fr.j’en suis fâché; Ger.leid tun,es thut mir leid.Soul.SeeSpirit.Sour.SeeBitter.Sow.SeeSew.Sow Seeds.SeeScatter.Spark.SeeFire.Speak.SeeTalk.Spear.Make as though thrusting a spear with both hands.Fr.la lance; Ger.der Speer.SpeechSpeech,Message, orTalk. That is, a long talk, as at council, by oneself. (Handing out words.) Hold the flat right hand, back down, pointing to left, at lower lip and swing it forward several times. CompareDiscussionandTalk.Fr.la harangue; Ger.die Rede.Speech to meorTell me. Speech by another addressed to oneself is the same as the preceding, but swing the right hand in toward the chin instead of out. CompareDrink,Water,Discussion, andTalk.Spell, that is,Spell it. Make writing in the air, then signTalk.Fr.écrivez le; Ger.buchstabieren Sie es.SpiderSpider.Hold the palm of the right hand about one and a half inches from a flat surface; spread the fingers and thumb and work them like legs; the hand represents the body. (Scott.) CompareBunchandHerd.Fr.l’araignée; Ger.die Spinne.SpiritorPetrole(Water of strong power). There is no established sign; but Sheeaka understood this combination:WaterandStrong. A Cheyenne gave itLantern,Different,Strong,Pour.Fr.l’essence,le pétrole; Ger.das Benzin.Splendor.SeeGlow.Spoon.Use the cupped right hand as a spoon.Fr.la cuiller; Ger.der Löffel.SpottedSpotted.Hold out the level left arm and with right curved 5 hand finger tips tap the left arm at various places on the inside, from the wrist up, as though flecking it with the tip of a brush, at both up and down strokes. CompareStriped.Fr.tacheté; Ger.getupfelt.SpringSpring(Water coming up and spreading). Make the sign forWater, then a large horizontal circle with L hands (as inHole); then push the right compressed hand up through the left L hand and, as it comes up, extend the fingers with a slight snap to represent the bubbling water.Fr.la source; Ger.die Quelle.Spring(Little grass time). SignGrassandShort. AddTimeif there is doubt.Show longer grass for June, etc.Fr.le printemps; Ger.der Frühling.Squeeze.SeeFew.SquirrelSquirrel.Hold both compressed hands near the mouth and give a quick motion of the lips. (Ruggles.) Or signTreewith left hand, then with compressed right hand as inAnimalindicate running up and around.Fr.l’écureuil; Ger.das Eichhörnchen.Squirrel, Flying.SignSquirrel,Fly; and then with right hand flat, palm down, simulate flight down and up in a long sweep. This is merely a description, not an established sign.Fr.l’écureuil volant; Ger.das Flughörnchen.Stand(As a man). Make right V hand stand on left palm, the fingers representing legs. For an animal, use all four fingers of right. SeeAlight.Fr.se tenir debout; Ger.stehen.Stand upStand up(As a tree or pole). Hold G hand, back forward, erect over shoulder. CompareTallandUp.Fr.être debout; Ger.aufrecht stehen.StarStar.Make the sign forNight, then cross the right G with left G near the tips and hold up high. Some flirt the index tip from behind the curved thumb in different directions up high, to mean twinkling. This is nearly likeTalk up high.Fr.l’étoile; Ger.der Stern.Stay.SignStop,Wait, andSit down.Fr.rester; Ger.bleiben.StealSteal(To seize under cover). Hold out flat left hand pointing out, back up; reach right G hand underwrist, then draw it back with a sweep, curving it into a hook at the same time.Fr.voler; Ger.stehlen.Steamboat.SignBoat,Big,Fire, holding the hand above the forehead for the last.Fr.le bateau à vapeur; Ger.das Dampfboot.Stingy.SeeMean.Stink.SignBad Smell.Stir.Hold left as in C, back out, and make as though stirring its contents with a ladle held in right. CompareTea.Fr.remuer; Ger.rühren.Stone.SignRockandLump.Stop.SeeHalt.StoporFull Stop. SeePeriod.StoreorShop. SignHouseandTrade.Fr.le magasin,la boutique; Ger.der Laden.Storm.SignStrongthenWind, shaking the fingers when opened and sometimes adding the sound of blowing.Fr.l’orage,la tempéte; Ger.der Sturm.Story.SeeHistory.Straight.SeeHonest; alsoTrue.Stranger.Sign,My,People,Not. OrMan,Different.Fr.l’étranger; Ger.der Fremde.Stream.SeeRiver.StrikeStrike.Hold out flat left, palm up; strike it with the edge of flat right hand. CompareChopandKill.Fr.frapper; Ger.schlagen.Strike, To make a.SeeCount Coup.StripedStriped.Hold out flat left with forearm level and draw the right flat palm across it at different points on the upper side. CompareSpotted.Fr.rayé; Ger.gestreift.StrongStrong.With left fist, back out, grasp an imaginary stick; then also grasp it four inches higher with right fist, back in. Give a strong outward twist to the right, finishing with the right fist below the left and back downward. The left is not moved. This means physically strong in most cases, and few Indians distinguish this fromVery much; which see. CompareLittle.Fr.fort; Ger.stark.SubtractSubtractorTake from. Holding out the flat left, palm toward you, with all the right fingers and thumb make as though seizing something on the left palm; draw the right to you and down. (Sheeaka. Borrowed from the Deaf.) ComparePlace.Fr.soustraire; Ger.abziehen.Succeed.SignPush,Work, andFinish. CompareFail.Fr.réussir; Ger.Erfolg haben.Suffering.SeeSick.SugarSugarorSweet.Rub the tongue with tips of extended index and second finger of right hand, then addGood. CompareSaltandBitter.Fr.le sucre; Ger.der Zucker.SullenorSulky. SignHeart,Angry,Hide. (Blackfoot.) SeeGloomy.Summer(Time of high grass). SignHigh,Grass. Or sometimes signHotonly.Fr.l’été; Ger.der Sommer.SunSun.Form a circle with index and thumb of right hand; hold hand toward east and swing it in a great up-curve toward the west. In conversation, the circle is often incomplete.Fr.le soleil; Ger.die Sonne.Sunday.SignDayandMedicine.Fr.le dimanche; Ger.der Sonntag.MondayisDay after Medicine Day.Fr.le lundi; Ger.der Montag.TuesdayisTwo Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le mardi; Ger.der Dienstag.WednesdayisThree Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le mercredi; Ger.der Mittwoch.ThursdayisFour Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le jeudi; Ger.der Donnerstag.FridayisTwo Days before Medicine Day.Fr.le vendredi; Ger.der Freitag.SaturdayisLittle Medicine Day.Fr.le samediGer.der Sonnabend.SunriseSunrise.Make a ring of the right index and thumb, others closed, level, at full length toward the east; then raise it, chiefly by wrist action, so the ring is nearly at an angle of 45 degrees.Fr.le lever du soleil; Ger.der Sonnenaufgang.Sunset.The reverse of Sunrise; that is, hold the ring to the west and swing it down from 45 degrees to level or lower.Fr.le coucher du soleil; Ger.der Sonnenuntergang.SuperiorSuperiororHigher(One above another). Hold both G fingers side by side, upright, one of them higher to represent the person or thing. When it isOne above manyuse the left “5” hand instead of left G. SeeRising Man, alsoChief.Fr.supérieur; Ger.höher(stehend),vorgesetzt.Superlative.SeeComparative; alsoVery much.Supper.SignNightandEat.Fr.le souper; Ger.das Abendessen.SurpriseSurprise,You surprise me. Hold flat hand on the mouth. This can be made stronger by using bothhands. Sometimes also for emphasis precede this with a slap down of the flat right on the flat left, palm to palm. SeeAstonishment.Fr.étonner; Ger.überraschen.SurrenderSurrenderorGive up. (No weapons.) Hold both 5 hands, palms forward, at height of head. Sometimes one hand only.Fr.rendre, se rendre; Ger.sich ergeben.SurroundSurroundorEncircle. Hold out both L hands at arm’s length, then swing them together to form a level circle. SeeEnclosure.Fr.entourer; Ger.umgeben.Swap.SeeTrade.Swear.SeeOath.SweatSweat.Draw the hooked right index across the brow as though wiping off sweat. SeeHot.Fr.la sueur; Ger.der Schweisz.Sweat LodgeorTurkish Bath. SignMedicineandWickey up. (C) Or with 5 hands indicate the shape beginning at top, then signOpen,Enter,Sweat.Fr.le sudatorium,le bain turc; Ger.das Schwitzbad.Sweet.SeeSugar.SweetheartorLover. Touch G to lips and addHeart. (Modern, but now in general use among Cheyenne boys.)SweetheartSweetheartorLover. Thrust the right L hand forward, level, back up and to right, turning slowly by wrist action so the thumb rises two or three inches up and down on the axis of the index. CompareCourtingandGlitter.Fr.le bien-aimé; Ger.der Geliebte.Swift.SeeFast.SwimSwim(Probably to suggest a fish tail in action). That is, “Will you come in swimming?” Hold right hand as high as the face, back forward, all fingers closed except index and middle, these are spread like V and pointed to left. Move the hand a little to right (Pop.)Fr.nager; Ger.schwimmen.Swimming. Sign Water, then strike out with hands as in swimming.Fr.nageant; Ger.schwimmend.Swoop.SeeDive.
Sacred.SeeMedicine.
Sad.SeeSorrow.
Saddle
Saddle.Hold out both S hands, palms up, side by side (sometimes inches apart), about height of shoulders, forearms vertical, wrists bent so backs of hands are nearly down.
Fr.la selle; Ger.der Sattel.
Safe.SeeRecoverorAlive.
Sage Brush(Bunches). With all finger tips together pointing up, swing the hand to various places in front of right shoulder. (C) ComparePeakandCanoe.
Sage
Sage.SignWhite,Good smell,Grass.
Fr.la plante aromatique de la prairie; Ger.der Präriebusch.
Salt.SignPowder, then the act of sprinkling with finger and thumb. (Blackfoot.) Touch the tongue cautiously with the right G. CompareSugarandPepper.
Fr.le sel; Ger.das Salz.
Same.SeeEqual.
Sanctuary, to claim.SeeBar up.
Satisfied.SeeContented.
Save.SeeRecover, alsoFree.
SaveorExcept. SeeBut.
SaveyorSabe. This word universal in the west is the same sign asKnow.
Saw.With lower edge of right, thumb up, saw across the upper edge of left wrist held out horizontally.
Fr.la scie; Ger.die Säge.
Say.SeeCall.
Scalp(To). Point to scalp, make as though pulling it forward and signCuttingunder. The last two gestures being done out in front of the body.
Fr.scalper; Ger.die Kopfhaut abziehen.
Scatter!(A command to scouts). SeeGoandScatter.
Scatter
ScatterorSow(As seeds). Hold the closed hands, backs up, near each other and close to breast; move right hand well to front and right, left well to front and left; that is, widely separate the hands, swinging each in a half-circle out, so the palms are a little outward, at the same time extending and separating fingers and thumbs. (C) CompareBadandScorn; in these the hands are not moved apart.
Scatter.Swing closed right to left, there opening to 5 so palm is to left and forward; then same movement with hand opened to right, each time in a graceful sweep. The Cheyennes say the above isThrow away.
Fr.disperser,semer; Ger.ausstreuen,säen.
Schoolhouse.SignHouseandWriting; usually preceded byChildren.
Fr.l’école; Ger.die Schule.
Be Prepared
Schoolteacher.SignBookandChief.
Fr.le maître d’ école; Ger.der Lehrer.
Scold.SeeAbuse; alsoFault-finding.
Scorn.Turn the head away and with one hand throw an imaginary handful of sand toward the feet of the person. This is the same asBad, except for the turn of the head.
Fr.le mépris; Ger.die Verachtung.
Scout
Scout.Same asWolf, but hold the hand near the right ear. Sometimes useAdvance Guard, which see. The Cheyennes sometimes sign it asWolf,Soldier.
Fr.le coureur(d’ armée); Ger.der Späher.
Scout, to.SignWolfandLook.
Fr.aller à la découverte; Ger.spähen.
Scout
Scout; that is,Boy Scout. Hold up the right hand with finger and thumb forming a ring, other three fingers straight up. (Pop.)
Fr.le petit éclaireur; Ger.der jugendliche Pfadfinder.
Scout; of thehighest degree. Add the signWolfto the foregoing. (Suggested.)
Scout leader
Scout leaderorPatrol leader. SignBoy Scout; then lay the 4 left hand on left side of head to indicate plume. (Suggested.)
Scout, Tenderfoot.Make signsBoy ScoutandSmall. (Suggested.)
Sculptor.Right fist closed, thumb held up straight and free, then used as a trowel on an imaginary wall. (Pop.)
Fr.le sculpteur; Ger.der Bildhauer.
Search me.With a hand grasping each lapel, spread open the coat. (Pop.)
Fr.examinez-moi; Ger.was weisz ich?(Pop.)
Seasons.The four seasons areLittle Grass(Spring);High Grass(Summer);Leaf Fall(Autumn); andColdorSnow(Winter). Each is given in alphabetic place.
SecretorPrivate(Talk under cover). Left hand flat, horizontal, near left cheek; with right, signTalkunder it. Usually signTalkandHide.
Fr.le secret; Ger.das Geheimnis.
Seek.SeeHunt.
See
See.The fingers of V hand pointed forward (as inLook) then advanced a little in the line of sight; sometimes for extra point, it is changed into G hand and pushed forward. Also compareHuntandLie,LookandFind. The difference betweenLookandSeeis not observed by most Indians; but it is well to maintain it.
Fr.voir; Ger.sehen.
See me.Point at one’s own chin with the right V hand and touch breast.
Fr.voyez-moi; Ger.sehen Sie mich.
Seem.SeeAppear.
Seize
Seize.Move the open hands forward; grasp and draw back as though seizing some object.
Fr.saisir; Ger.ergreifen.
Select.SeeChoose.
Sell.SeeTrade. On the Stock Exchange, the clenched fist thrown forward and down meansSell. Probably in imitation of the auctioneer’s hammer. SeeKill.
Sell,SoldorBoughti.e.,Marketed. On middle of side of left G held out, tap two or three times with middle side of right G. This is also used forBuy, which see for illustration. It is supposed to have had origin in an old gambling game. SeeTrade.
Fr.vendre; Ger.verkaufen.
Send
Send(Command and Go). Hold the right A near the breast; swing it out, up and down a foot; then swing the right G higher and farther. (Sheeaka.)
Fr.envoyer; Ger.senden,schicken.
Separate
SeparateorApart. Lay the G fingers side by side, backs up; spring them apart, widest at tips, moving them forward and out.
Fr.séparer; Ger.trennen.
Several.Extend the fingers of the right A hand, one at a time, beginning with the index. (Sheeaka.)
Fr.plusieurs; Ger.mehrere.
Sew
Sew.Hold flat left hand index edge up, thumb level with index; move right G hand index with extended thumb, across left index once or twice as in sewing; each time nearer the body and each time turning the right index nail down, as it is moved forward. CompareAwl.
Fr.coudre; Ger.nähen.
Shade.SignSun,Not.
Shadow(Of a person). Indicate the person; then signGoing,There by me,Same.There by meis indicated by pointing to the ground on the left side with right G.
Fr.l’ombre; Ger.der Schatten.
Shall.SeeWill.
Shaman.SeeMedicine-man.
Shame(On you). (The finger of scorn made sharper.) Point left index at person, all others closed; and with right index similarly held, rub it on back of left index from middle to tip and beyond. (Pop.) SeeAshamed. In France the idea is conveyed by theHorns. SeeEvil Eye.
Fr.fi! fi donc!(Pop.); Ger.Schäme dich!
Sharp
SharporKeen. Hold out flat right hand, palm up; touch little finger edge lightly with ball of left thumb and addGood. ForSharp pointsseePorcupine.
Fr.affílé; Ger.scharf.
Shave.Use the flat right hand as a razor, palm toright, points up, little finger next right cheek as the edge; move it toward the right ear.
Fr. (se)raser; Ger. (sich)rasieren.
Shawl.SignBlanketandFringe. ForFringe, hold out the left 5 hand points forward, level; then push the similar right over it forward several times.
Fr.le châle; Ger.der Schal.
She.SignFemaleand point with G finger at the person.
Fr.elle; Ger.sie.
Sheep, Mountain
Sheep, Mountain, orBighorn. With compressed hands above each eye, pointed backward, trace the sweep of horns, ending below ears, with points turned forward.
Fr.le mouton sauvage; Ger.das amerikanische Groszhornschaf.
Sheep, Common.SignBighornandWhite Man.
Fr.le mouton; Ger.das Schaf.
Shell.Hold the curved hands side by side, close and open them on the under side, as though hinged on top. CompareBoat,Book,Bowl, andOpen.
Fr.la coquille; Ger.die Muschelschale.
Shield(Noun). With both L hands a little apart, index fingers pointed down, make a large incomplete circle to left of left breast. SeeProtect.
Fr.le bouclier; Ger.der Schild.
Shine
Shine,Shimmer, orGlitter. Hold out the curved right 5 hand, palm down; lower it slightly, shaking it quickly sidewise. CompareSnow,Glitter, andEasy.
Fr.briller,étinceler; Ger.scheinen,glänzen.
Ship
Ship.Raise and spread thumb and two first fingers to be masts, others closed; then push the hand forward slowly in a rising and falling line. (Deaf sign forSailing Ship. For Indian sign seeBoat,Big.)
Fr.le navire; Ger.das Schiff.
Shoe.SignMoccasin,White Man.
Fr.le soulier; Ger.der Schuh.
Shoot(A gun). SeeFire.
Shoot(An arrow). SignBow, then snap the index fingers out straight. To addHit with an arrow, hold up the flat left and thrust the right G through it.
Fr.lancer(une flèche); Ger.schieszen.
Shop.SeeStore.
Short.For things which grow, hold the flat hand back forward, fingers pointing up at desired height. For things which do not grow, use the flat hand, palm down; or else, both flat hands side by side, palm to palm. The same asLow.
Fr.court; Ger.kurz.
Shot-gun.SeeGun.
Shout.SeeYell.
Show,Prove,Proof, orBehold. Raise flat left hand, palm forward. Lay index of right G on it and turn the two about, pushing them forward as though to show something. (Sheeaka. Borrowed from the Deaf.)
Show,Prove,Proof, orBehold. Hold out the flat left, palm up, pointing forward and down. Point to the person in question with right G, then at left palm with right V.
Fr.montrer; Ger.zeigen.
Sick
Sick,Suffering,Sick one, orInvalid(Throbbing). Hold flat hands out near breast; move the hands quickly outward and back several times. CompareLungs.
Fr.malade; Ger.krank.
Side by Side.SeeParallel.
Sign Language,To talk in Sign Language. Touch the back of left hand with tip of right, the back of right with tip of left and addTalk. (C)
Fr.le langage des signes; Ger.die Gebärdensprache.
Silence
Silence,Silent, orHush. Lay the extended index, pointing upward, over the mouth. In the more vigorous form ofShut up, lay the flat hand on the mouth (recent).
Fr.silence!taisez-vous!; Ger.schweigen!still!
Silly.SeeFoolish.
Silver.SignMoneyandWhite.
Fr.l’argent; Ger.das Silbergeld.
SinorBadness. Same asBad. SeeEvil.
Since.SeeAfter.
Sing
Sing.Hold right V hand, back to right, in front of face; finger tips a little higher than and close to mouth, pointing nearly up. Move the hand briskly so finger tips describe a small horizontal circle. CompareLieandAbuse.
Fr.chanter; Ger.singen.
Sioux.SeeIndian.
Sister.SignWomanandBrother.
Fr.la soeur; Ger.die Schwester.
Sister-in-law.SignBrother-in-lawandWoman.
Fr.la belle-soeur; Ger.die Schwägerin.
Sit
Sit,Sit down, orRemain. Hold the right A hand in front of and a little lower than right shoulder, back to right; move the hand emphatically downward a few inches. CompareWaitandAboard.
Fr.s’asseoir; Ger.sitzen.
Skin.SeeHide.
Skinny.SeeLean.
Skunk
SkunkorPolecat. IndicateSizeand tail up; that is, curving G up, palm forward; move in gentle jerks forward, and then addSmell,Bad. CompareWeasel.
Fr.la bête puante,la mouffette; Ger.das amerikanischeStinktier.
Sky.SeeHeavens.
SledorSleigh(The runners). Both G hands, backs down, 4 inches apart; index fingers curved and pushed forward. The idea is helped bySnowonGround.
Fr.le traineau; Ger.der Schlitten.
Sleep
Sleep.Hold both flat hands, backs up, in front of breast, same level; swing both over to the left in an up and down curve, in which the right (only) turns palm up; the left continues back up; then lower the head a little to right. Some finish with both palms up.
Journeys are one sleep, two sleeps, etc., on the Plains.
Fr.le sommeil,dormir; Ger.der Schlaf,schlafen.
Sleepy.Rub the eyes with the fists. (Pop.) Or yawn and lay the head on one side, closing the eyes. (Sheeaka.) Both of these are understood by the Cheyennes, but they useWant,Sleep.
Fr.avoir sommeil; Ger.schläfrig.
Slow
Slow.Hold out the flat left hand, palm to right; ditto right hand opposite, palm to left; in slow jerks, move the left hand forward; at the same time, jerk the right, making the latter fall behind. CompareFast.
Fr.lent; Ger.langsam.
Small
Small,Few, orCrowded. Compress both hands so the fingers are straight, but at an angle with the back of the hand; hold them about eight inches apart, backs out, pointed up and forward, right higher; move them together till the right is over the left. Sometimes the Cheyennes made this sign with the closed fists to meanFew. CompareLittle.
Fr.peu; Ger.wenig.
Smaller, to make.SeeDecrease.
Smart.SeeCunning.
Smell
Smell.Hold V hand, back up, fingers pointing to chin; swing fingers up so the nose passes between them. CompareBloodandBrother. Place the palm close before the tip of the nose. (Pop.)
Fr.sentir; Ger.riechen.
Smell,A bad smell, orStink. SignSmelland hold the nostrils, or signBad. (Sheeaka.)
Fr.la mauvaise odeur,la puanteur; Ger.der übleGeruch,der Gestank.
Smell,A good smell. SignSmellandGood.
Fr.la bonne odeur; Ger.der gute Geruch,der Duft.
Smoke.For distant smoke, like a signal-fire smoke, make sign forFireand continue raising hand in a spiral till higher than head.
Fr.la fumée; Ger.der Rauch.
Smoke a pipe
Smoke a pipe(Action of filling it). Hold up the left A, thumb up, tap on top two or three times with flat right, then addPipe, jerking it forward two or three times.
Fr.fumer(une pipe); Ger.rauchen(eine Pfeife).
Smoke a cigarette.Put index and thumb to mouth as though holding a cigarette. (Blackfoot.)
Smooth
SmoothorLevel. Rub the back of the flat left hand, held palm down, with whole palm of the flat right, back and forth, in long strokes. Sometimes usePrairie. CompareIndianandAt.
Fr.lisse; Ger.glatt.
Smooth Ground.SeePrairie.
Snake
Snake(Its motion). Hold the right H (or sometimes G) hand, back to right, waist high, fingers pointing to front; move it several inches to front in a sinuous line from side to side. CompareFish,Creek, andRope.
Fr.le serpent; Ger.die Schlange.
Sneak.SeeRun away.
Snow
Snow.Raise and spread both hands a foot apart, backs up, fingers curved; then softly lower them in slow, short zigzags. ForRain, the lines down are straight.Yearsare commonly calledSnowsorWinters. CompareShimmer.
Fr.la neige; Ger.der Schnee.
So
So,Just so(That’s true). Swing the right G index from 45 degree angle down to level; then addStraight, swinging index up slightly at finish. Sometimes signYes. CompareIdea.
Fr.si,précisément cela; Ger.so,jawohl.
So that
So that;In order that(So, that). Strike down a foot with the right G in front of breast, then strike it on the left flat hand held opposite left breast. (Sheeaka.)
Fr.de sorte que,pour; Ger.um,damit.
Soap.Rub the hands together as in washing them.
Fr.le savon; Ger.die Seife.
Soft or Muddy Ground
Soft or Muddy Ground(Animal’s legs going down). Form a horizontal half-circle of left index and thumb; drop the right fist into it; reverse the hands and repeat.
Fr.la terre molle,la boue; Ger.die weiche Erde,der Schlamm.
Soft, in general. SignHardandNot.
Fr.mou; Ger.weich.
Soil.SeeEarth.
Soldiers
Soldiers(In a row, spread out). Hold the flattened fists out in front, side by side, backs up so basal joints of the fingers are nearly level and the middle joints form a row; then swing them apart.
In many whose fingers are stiff the row is made with the basal joints plumb, as in the upper cut; but the correct way is as below.
“This represents the line of the Indian soldiers that, pending the order to charge, held back the people in the buffalo hunt.” (Scott.) CompareRidge,Done, andFat.
Fr.les soldats; Ger.die Soldaten.
Some(Here and there one). Point with index finger downward and at some near spot on the ground, then change to another farther off, then to another. (Scott.)
Fr.quelques; Ger.einige.
Some
Some,A part of. Hold out level flat left, back forward and out; lay flat right thumb up on left index near the tip; then jerk it toward tip and beyond. This is much likeHalve; but the right is casually brushed along the edge of the left and at no time precisely placed.
Fr.du; Ger.etwas.
Sometimes
Sometimes(Different times). SignTime, moving the hands apart in short jerks. (Seger.) CompareBy and by.
Fr.quelquefois; Ger.zuweilen.
Somewhere
Somewhere.Hold right G up near right shoulder; swing it in a curve up and down to opposite left shoulder and back. Also used in the questionWhere?
Fr.quelque part; Ger.irgendwo(hin).
Son.SignBornandMale.
Fr.le fils; Ger.der Sohn.
SongorPoem(Written singing). Sign forSingandWrite.
Fr.la chanson; Ger.das Lied.
Soon
SoonorEarly. SignTime, then stop with the fingers an inch apart. CompareSometimes,Time,By and by,Close.
Sorrow
Sorrow,Distress,Discouraged,Down-hearted,Sadness, orSad(Heart on the ground). Lay the right compressed hand on the heart, pointing down; then throw it forward and down, ending the sign with the flat hand very low, palm up, near the ground.
Fr.le chagrin,la douleur; Ger.das Leid.
Sorry
Sorry(It grinds my heart). Rub the fist on heart in circle two or three times. (Blackfoot.)
This is less strong thanSorrowand is used as a polite expression of interest, equivalent to “What a pity.” (Eastman.) See alsoTrouble.
Fr.j’en suis fâché; Ger.leid tun,es thut mir leid.
Soul.SeeSpirit.
Sour.SeeBitter.
Sow.SeeSew.
Sow Seeds.SeeScatter.
Spark.SeeFire.
Speak.SeeTalk.
Spear.Make as though thrusting a spear with both hands.
Fr.la lance; Ger.der Speer.
Speech
Speech,Message, orTalk. That is, a long talk, as at council, by oneself. (Handing out words.) Hold the flat right hand, back down, pointing to left, at lower lip and swing it forward several times. CompareDiscussionandTalk.
Fr.la harangue; Ger.die Rede.
Speech to meorTell me. Speech by another addressed to oneself is the same as the preceding, but swing the right hand in toward the chin instead of out. CompareDrink,Water,Discussion, andTalk.
Spell, that is,Spell it. Make writing in the air, then signTalk.
Fr.écrivez le; Ger.buchstabieren Sie es.
Spider
Spider.Hold the palm of the right hand about one and a half inches from a flat surface; spread the fingers and thumb and work them like legs; the hand represents the body. (Scott.) CompareBunchandHerd.
Fr.l’araignée; Ger.die Spinne.
SpiritorPetrole(Water of strong power). There is no established sign; but Sheeaka understood this combination:WaterandStrong. A Cheyenne gave itLantern,Different,Strong,Pour.
Fr.l’essence,le pétrole; Ger.das Benzin.
Splendor.SeeGlow.
Spoon.Use the cupped right hand as a spoon.
Fr.la cuiller; Ger.der Löffel.
Spotted
Spotted.Hold out the level left arm and with right curved 5 hand finger tips tap the left arm at various places on the inside, from the wrist up, as though flecking it with the tip of a brush, at both up and down strokes. CompareStriped.
Fr.tacheté; Ger.getupfelt.
Spring
Spring(Water coming up and spreading). Make the sign forWater, then a large horizontal circle with L hands (as inHole); then push the right compressed hand up through the left L hand and, as it comes up, extend the fingers with a slight snap to represent the bubbling water.
Fr.la source; Ger.die Quelle.
Spring(Little grass time). SignGrassandShort. AddTimeif there is doubt.
Show longer grass for June, etc.
Fr.le printemps; Ger.der Frühling.
Squeeze.SeeFew.
Squirrel
Squirrel.Hold both compressed hands near the mouth and give a quick motion of the lips. (Ruggles.) Or signTreewith left hand, then with compressed right hand as inAnimalindicate running up and around.
Fr.l’écureuil; Ger.das Eichhörnchen.
Squirrel, Flying.SignSquirrel,Fly; and then with right hand flat, palm down, simulate flight down and up in a long sweep. This is merely a description, not an established sign.
Fr.l’écureuil volant; Ger.das Flughörnchen.
Stand(As a man). Make right V hand stand on left palm, the fingers representing legs. For an animal, use all four fingers of right. SeeAlight.
Fr.se tenir debout; Ger.stehen.
Stand up
Stand up(As a tree or pole). Hold G hand, back forward, erect over shoulder. CompareTallandUp.
Fr.être debout; Ger.aufrecht stehen.
Star
Star.Make the sign forNight, then cross the right G with left G near the tips and hold up high. Some flirt the index tip from behind the curved thumb in different directions up high, to mean twinkling. This is nearly likeTalk up high.
Fr.l’étoile; Ger.der Stern.
Stay.SignStop,Wait, andSit down.
Fr.rester; Ger.bleiben.
Steal
Steal(To seize under cover). Hold out flat left hand pointing out, back up; reach right G hand underwrist, then draw it back with a sweep, curving it into a hook at the same time.
Fr.voler; Ger.stehlen.
Steamboat.SignBoat,Big,Fire, holding the hand above the forehead for the last.
Fr.le bateau à vapeur; Ger.das Dampfboot.
Stingy.SeeMean.
Stink.SignBad Smell.
Stir.Hold left as in C, back out, and make as though stirring its contents with a ladle held in right. CompareTea.
Fr.remuer; Ger.rühren.
Stone.SignRockandLump.
Stop.SeeHalt.
StoporFull Stop. SeePeriod.
StoreorShop. SignHouseandTrade.
Fr.le magasin,la boutique; Ger.der Laden.
Storm.SignStrongthenWind, shaking the fingers when opened and sometimes adding the sound of blowing.
Fr.l’orage,la tempéte; Ger.der Sturm.
Story.SeeHistory.
Straight.SeeHonest; alsoTrue.
Stranger.Sign,My,People,Not. OrMan,Different.
Fr.l’étranger; Ger.der Fremde.
Stream.SeeRiver.
Strike
Strike.Hold out flat left, palm up; strike it with the edge of flat right hand. CompareChopandKill.
Fr.frapper; Ger.schlagen.
Strike, To make a.SeeCount Coup.
Striped
Striped.Hold out flat left with forearm level and draw the right flat palm across it at different points on the upper side. CompareSpotted.
Fr.rayé; Ger.gestreift.
Strong
Strong.With left fist, back out, grasp an imaginary stick; then also grasp it four inches higher with right fist, back in. Give a strong outward twist to the right, finishing with the right fist below the left and back downward. The left is not moved. This means physically strong in most cases, and few Indians distinguish this fromVery much; which see. CompareLittle.
Fr.fort; Ger.stark.
Subtract
SubtractorTake from. Holding out the flat left, palm toward you, with all the right fingers and thumb make as though seizing something on the left palm; draw the right to you and down. (Sheeaka. Borrowed from the Deaf.) ComparePlace.
Fr.soustraire; Ger.abziehen.
Succeed.SignPush,Work, andFinish. CompareFail.
Fr.réussir; Ger.Erfolg haben.
Suffering.SeeSick.
Sugar
SugarorSweet.Rub the tongue with tips of extended index and second finger of right hand, then addGood. CompareSaltandBitter.
Fr.le sucre; Ger.der Zucker.
SullenorSulky. SignHeart,Angry,Hide. (Blackfoot.) SeeGloomy.
Summer(Time of high grass). SignHigh,Grass. Or sometimes signHotonly.
Fr.l’été; Ger.der Sommer.
Sun
Sun.Form a circle with index and thumb of right hand; hold hand toward east and swing it in a great up-curve toward the west. In conversation, the circle is often incomplete.
Fr.le soleil; Ger.die Sonne.
Sunday.SignDayandMedicine.Fr.le dimanche; Ger.der Sonntag.MondayisDay after Medicine Day.Fr.le lundi; Ger.der Montag.TuesdayisTwo Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le mardi; Ger.der Dienstag.WednesdayisThree Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le mercredi; Ger.der Mittwoch.ThursdayisFour Days after Medicine Day.Fr.le jeudi; Ger.der Donnerstag.FridayisTwo Days before Medicine Day.Fr.le vendredi; Ger.der Freitag.SaturdayisLittle Medicine Day.Fr.le samediGer.der Sonnabend.
Sunday.SignDayandMedicine.
Fr.le dimanche; Ger.der Sonntag.
MondayisDay after Medicine Day.
Fr.le lundi; Ger.der Montag.
TuesdayisTwo Days after Medicine Day.
Fr.le mardi; Ger.der Dienstag.
WednesdayisThree Days after Medicine Day.
Fr.le mercredi; Ger.der Mittwoch.
ThursdayisFour Days after Medicine Day.
Fr.le jeudi; Ger.der Donnerstag.
FridayisTwo Days before Medicine Day.
Fr.le vendredi; Ger.der Freitag.
SaturdayisLittle Medicine Day.
Fr.le samediGer.der Sonnabend.
Sunrise
Sunrise.Make a ring of the right index and thumb, others closed, level, at full length toward the east; then raise it, chiefly by wrist action, so the ring is nearly at an angle of 45 degrees.
Fr.le lever du soleil; Ger.der Sonnenaufgang.
Sunset.The reverse of Sunrise; that is, hold the ring to the west and swing it down from 45 degrees to level or lower.
Fr.le coucher du soleil; Ger.der Sonnenuntergang.
Superior
SuperiororHigher(One above another). Hold both G fingers side by side, upright, one of them higher to represent the person or thing. When it isOne above manyuse the left “5” hand instead of left G. SeeRising Man, alsoChief.
Fr.supérieur; Ger.höher(stehend),vorgesetzt.
Superlative.SeeComparative; alsoVery much.
Supper.SignNightandEat.
Fr.le souper; Ger.das Abendessen.
Surprise
Surprise,You surprise me. Hold flat hand on the mouth. This can be made stronger by using bothhands. Sometimes also for emphasis precede this with a slap down of the flat right on the flat left, palm to palm. SeeAstonishment.
Fr.étonner; Ger.überraschen.
Surrender
SurrenderorGive up. (No weapons.) Hold both 5 hands, palms forward, at height of head. Sometimes one hand only.
Fr.rendre, se rendre; Ger.sich ergeben.
Surround
SurroundorEncircle. Hold out both L hands at arm’s length, then swing them together to form a level circle. SeeEnclosure.
Fr.entourer; Ger.umgeben.
Swap.SeeTrade.
Swear.SeeOath.
Sweat
Sweat.Draw the hooked right index across the brow as though wiping off sweat. SeeHot.
Fr.la sueur; Ger.der Schweisz.
Sweat LodgeorTurkish Bath. SignMedicineandWickey up. (C) Or with 5 hands indicate the shape beginning at top, then signOpen,Enter,Sweat.
Fr.le sudatorium,le bain turc; Ger.das Schwitzbad.
Sweet.SeeSugar.
SweetheartorLover. Touch G to lips and addHeart. (Modern, but now in general use among Cheyenne boys.)
Sweetheart
SweetheartorLover. Thrust the right L hand forward, level, back up and to right, turning slowly by wrist action so the thumb rises two or three inches up and down on the axis of the index. CompareCourtingandGlitter.
Fr.le bien-aimé; Ger.der Geliebte.
Swift.SeeFast.
Swim
Swim(Probably to suggest a fish tail in action). That is, “Will you come in swimming?” Hold right hand as high as the face, back forward, all fingers closed except index and middle, these are spread like V and pointed to left. Move the hand a little to right (Pop.)
Fr.nager; Ger.schwimmen.
Swimming. Sign Water, then strike out with hands as in swimming.
Fr.nageant; Ger.schwimmend.
Swoop.SeeDive.