Abstract:How do we know when, with whom and in what context to use a particular sign? Most traditional explanatory dictionaries of oral languages provide clarifying labels indicating the connotation and/or usage of specific words, e.g. archaic, neologism, offensive, euphemism, etc. These clarifying labels are, however, lacking in most sign language lexicographic research.In a continuing effort to improve online sign dictionaries, the expertise center for Flemish Sign Language (the VGTC) is currently conducting prelimin… Show more
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