finger alphabet
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While the two children were holding converse through the medium of the finger alphabet, Lucy's face was suddenly lit up by a smile so beautiful as to call forth from us an involuntary exclamation.
From Reminiscences, 1819-1899 by Julia Ward Howe
Frau Grote, my German teacher, and Mr. Gilman, the principal, were the only teachers in the school who learned the finger alphabet to give me instruction.
From The Story of my life; with her letters (1887-1901) and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy by John Albert Macy
Gibbie took his place, and began to teach Ginevra the finger alphabet.
From Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald
The Abbe Deschamps, a rival of De l'Epee, made use of a finger alphabet in teaching the deaf to speak, which was not adapted to rapid use.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various
Even if you knew the finger alphabet," he said, "it would be of no use.
From The Guilty River by Wilkie Collins
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