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SL Dictionary
The multilingual Sign Language Dictionary records more than 1,000 signed words across over 100 years and describes their meaning, use, and history.

About SL Dictionary
SL Dictionary is a multilingual sign language dictionary recording more than 1,000 signed words and phrases spanning over 100 years. Entries describe meaning, usage, and history, and the site is intended for researchers in all disciplines. It includes search and language options labeled ase and eng, plus information on sign language writing systems and the history of sign language writing.
Key features
- Search signed words and phrases
- Read meaning, usage, and history for entries
- Switch between ase and eng language options
- Explore SignWriting, ASLwrite, and Signotation systems
- Explore ASL Font, SignScript, and HamNoSys systems
- Learn about history of Sign language writing
- Records more than 1,000 signed words spanning over 100 years
- Provides meaning, usage, and history for entries
- Covers multiple sign language writing systems in one place
SL Dictionary at a glance
- Website
- sldictionary.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Researchers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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