BSL sign
Swear in BSL
Meaning
To make a solemn promise or statement, usually concerning the telling of the truth, one's loyalty, or one's duty.
How to sign it
Closed hand with index finger extended touches mouth.
Hand moves forwards and down while opening to rest on open up-turned palm of the non-dominant hand.
This illustration is a starting point. To see the movement and expression, watch video and practise with fluent BSL users.
Also covers
- honest
- promise
- truth
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