OpenB@Sternum-FingerBack OpenB@Trunk-FingerBack

American Sign Language

Etymology

Same handshape as the other formal ASL pronouns and same location and orientation as the other first person pronouns.

Production

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• This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
  1. Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape on the sternum, dominant palm facing up, extended finger(s) pointing back.
  2. Move the hand down to the following posture.
  3. Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape on the trunk, dominant palm facing up, extended finger(s) pointing back.
  4. Hold the hand still briefly.

Pronoun

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1. (formal) I; me; (royal) we

Usage notes

• This sign may be used by someone just introduced with OpenB@SternumHigh-PalmUp OpenB@Trunkhigh-PalmUp (“PRO-FORMAL”) as an honored or esteemed guest.

Related terms

• OpenB@SternumHigh-PalmUp OpenB@Trunkhigh-PalmUp (“PRO-FORMAL”)
• OpenB@TrunkHigh-PalmUp RoundHoriz (“PRO-FORMAL-PL”)