sign manual
noun
Definition of sign manual
signs manual
1a : signature; specifically : the king's signature on a royal grant or charter placed at the top of the document b : an identifying mark or device
2 : a hand gesture for conveying a command or message
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First Known Use of sign manual
15th century
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