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american sign language dictionary
appearing first in 1981 this dictionary remains the largest and most comprehensive book of sign language ever published . now completely revised and expanded american sign language features p more than 7000 sign entries plus cross references p more than 12000 illustrations p 2000 more signs than any other asl dictionary including dozens of signs that have only recently come into usage p arranged alphabetically to enhance usability p other features include a pronunciation guide for english language glosses and a foreword to the original edition by the late mary e. switzer united states commissioner of vocational rehabilitation . p american sign language asl is the third most frequently used language in the united states after english and spanish . asl has its own distinct grammar and syntax . the entries appearing herein represents signs not words and the illustrations of the hand arm and facial expressions will aid the reader in forming the signs . p this book is indispensable to deaf people and their relatives friends and associated . social workers otologists hearing and speech therapists audiologists and rehabilitation workers have long considered this book a major addition to their libraries .
a comprehensive dictionary of sign language features more than seven thousand word entries and twelve thousand illustrations