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

  • British Sign Language

    117 published entries

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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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Middle Irish

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Middle Irish
nóMeans for
noun
A 'nó' is a vessel used for traveling on water. It is a small boat.

“Ad-fiarraig som an nó.”

He launched the boat.

Also means
  1. boat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
curMeans for
noun
A brave or distinguished person, often someone known for their skill in battle.

“Fo chích curad crechtaig, cathbuadaig, at comsa mac Findchoeme frim.”

Under the breast of the hero covered in wounds, victorious in battle, you are the son of Findchoem who is equal to me.

Also means
  1. hero
  2. warrior

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
dam[d̪aβ̃]Means for
noun
This noun refers to an ox, a castrated bull used for pulling heavy loads or farm work.

“Atait dá dam immon n-arathar.”

There are two oxen at the plow.

Also means
  1. ox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
lanMeans for
adj
This is an alternative way of spelling the word for something that is complete or filled to capacity.

“Bui lan do chert.”

It was full of justice.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of lán
  2. full

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
lem[ˈl̠ʲeβ̃]Means for
noun
A type of deciduous tree known for its strong wood.

“Ro-fáis in lem mór oc in dorus.”

The large elm tree grew at the door.

Also means
  1. elm tree

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
mic[mʲikʲ]Means for
noun
This is the plural or genitive singular form of the word for son.

“Mac mic an rí.”

The son of the king's son.

Also means
  1. inflection of mac (“son”):
  2. inflection of mac

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
no-Means for
prefix
The prefix 'no-' is used with certain verb forms to make them easier to say or to indicate a specific grammatical meaning. It often appears with past actions or wishes.

“Noco-táinic som.”

He did not come.

Also means
  1. Used to support prototonic verb forms where no deuterotonic forms exist (imperfect, past subjunctive, conditional) and to support infixed object pronouns, including the relative pronoun that has no form except for a mutation on the following consonant
  2. prefix for verb forms

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
núa[n̪uːə̯]Means for
adj
An adjective meaning recently made or created. It is used for anything that is fresh or has not existed for long.

“Is núa an teach.”

The house is new.

Also means
  1. new

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
fonn[ɸon̪]Means for
noun
'Fonn' means a strong wish or liking for something. It is the feeling of wanting something very much.

“Bá mo rún fonn mo chroí.”

It was my heart's desire.

Also means
  1. desire, fondness, pleasure (in something)
  2. desire

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
peta[ˈpʲet̪ə]Means for
noun
A pet is a tame or domesticated animal kept for companionship.

“Rob i mo peta.”

It was my pet.

Also means
  1. pet (usually of a tame or domesticated animal)
  2. pet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
potaMeans for
noun
A container, typically rounded, used for cooking or holding liquids.

“Boi in pota for in tenid.”

The pot was on the fire.

Also means
  1. pot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
scamMeans for
noun
The organ used for breathing in a human or animal body.

“Atá a scam oc in duine.”

The lung belongs to the person.

Also means
  1. lung

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
abandMeans for
noun
This is an alternative way to write the word for river.

“Sníd aband mór tría thír.”

A large river flows through the land.

Also means
  1. alternative form of ab (“river”)
  2. river

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
carat[ˈkaɾəd̪]Means for
noun
This is the form of the word for friend used when showing possession or belonging to someone.

“Is maith liom teach mo charat.”

I like the house of my friend.

Also means
  1. genitive singular/plural of cara (“friend; relative”)
  2. friend

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
coire[ˈkoɾʲə]Means for
noun
A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling over an open fire.

“Secht ndoruis isin bruidin ocus secht sligeda trethe ocus secht tellaige indi ocus secht cori.”

There were seven doors in the hall, and seven passages through it, and seven hearths in it, and seven cauldrons.

Also means
  1. cauldron

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
failteMeans for
noun
A common variant spelling of the word for welcome.

“Do-rat dó failte.”

He gave him a welcome.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of fáilte
  2. welcome

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
seiche[ˈɕexʲə]Means for
noun
The outer covering of an animal's body, often used for leather or material.

“Atá seiche fuar.”

The skin is cold.

Also means
  1. skin (of animal), hide
  2. skin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
ádAppears in an example
noun
A state of fortune or success in one's endeavors.

“Boi ád mór for ind ríg.”

Great good luck was upon the king.

Also means
  1. good luck, prosperity, success
  2. good luck

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Middle Irish
buiAppears in an example
verb
This is the past tense form used to state that someone or something existed or was in a specific state.

“Bui in rí for a láim.”

The king was at his side.

Also means
  1. third-person singular preterite absolute/conjunct of at·tá
  2. was

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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