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36 sign languages with signs. Signs are shown in SignWriting, never as notation.

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    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

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    33 published entries

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    24 published entries

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    21 published entries

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    19 published entries

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    16 published entries

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    11 published entries

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    9 published entries

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    7 published entries

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    6 published entries

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    5 published entries

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Scottish Gaelic

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Scottish Gaelic
geal[kʲal̪ˠ]
adj
The color of snow or milk; can also mean bright or clear.

“Mas e 'n t-iasg do choinnlean geala, mas e na ròin do luchd-faire...”

If the fish are thy candles bright, if the seals are thy watchmen...

Also means
  1. white
  2. bright
  3. pale

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
gealach[ˈɡ̊ʲal̪ˠəx]
noun
The natural satellite of the Earth that shines at night by reflecting sunlight.

“Tha a' ghealach a' deàrrsadh gu soilleir.”

The moon is shining brightly.

Also means
  1. moon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Scottish Gaelic
aingeal[ˈãjəl̪ˠ]
noun
A divine being found in many religions, often acting as a heavenly spirit or messenger.

“Chunnaic e aingeal anns an aisling.”

He saw an angel in the dream.

Also means
  1. angel
  2. messenger

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
lìnAppears in an example
noun
This word is the genitive case form of the noun lìon, which usually refers to a net, a web, or the substance linen.

“Tha dath an lìn seo cho geal ris an t-sneachda.”

The color of this linen is as white as snow.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of lìon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Scottish Gaelic
rùn[rˠuːn]Appears in an example
noun
Something kept hidden or unknown, but it can also mean a person one loves or a deep intention.

“Mo rùn geal, dìleas”

My faithful, fair one

Also means
  1. secret, mystery, secrecy
  2. inclination, bent, disposition
  3. regard, love, fondness, desire, affection
  4. object beloved
  5. person beloved
  6. intention, purpose, design, determination
  7. secret

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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