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[Professor Des Power]

Yes, Auslan uses the same sign as Richard described for "want". "Dontwant" moves
in the opposite direction - up the chest with Bhand. I presume BSL signs are the
same or very similar. Bencie?

Des

Richard Arnold wrote:

> Tane is correct in regard to the possessive handshape being an A or S hand
> which is usually directional for the person. However it is a stronger form of
> the possessive than the flat B hand.
>
> A/S hand on chest = MINE/MY-OWN;  A/S hands towards the person talked to =
> YOURS/YOUR-OWN,  and etc... I think you get the drift...
>
> As for Don Grushkin' s gloss for DON'T-WANT;   if the girl is indeed using
> BSL it maybe an ill-formed WANT sign which is :
>
> the right Flat B hand brushing down the middle of the chest and forward in an
> arc until palm is facing down
>
>  The movement is close to ASL's DON'T-WANT  which is held further out with a
> clawed handshape and can be either both hands or one hand.
> BSL and NZSL only uses one hand for WANT.
>
> Thus the gloss could be  ME WANT (my-OWN or MINE) VOICE
>
> Hope this helps you Don !
>
> I am sure the Brits would have more to add or correct me if I got any detail
> wrong.
>
> Richard Arnold

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