How to sign freshman in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand underneath your non-dominant hand. Tap your ring finger on your palm a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for freshman
Extend all fingers and spread them out, with the middle finger slightly extended forward.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for freshman
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Move index and middle fingers across your nose a couple of times while making contact with it.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for freshman
Extend your index and middle fingers, bring the index finger under the middle finger, and fold the other fingers into the palm.

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