Sign of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2026

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February 12th is Abraham Lincoln's birthday (February 12, 1809).

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

(as in "the former president of the United States")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (as in "the former president of the United States")

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

The dominant hand in the L Handshape, thumb taps the dominant side of the head two times.

Memory Aid

This is an initialized sign.

Sign Classification
  • Initialized Sign
This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

We learn about Abraham Lincoln today in history class.

ASL Gloss

TODAY HISTORY CLASS WE LEARN ABOUT WHO? ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

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English Sentence

In 1864 Abraham Lincoln approved Gallaudet College to award degrees.

ASL Gloss

YEAR 1864 ABRAHAM LINCOLN APPROVED GALLAUDET COLLEGE AWARDED DEGREES.

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