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Word List Author Note: February 4th is National Thank a Mailman Day.

MAILMAN

Sign Notice

This sign is MAIL + MAN. This is the original ASL sign for MAILMAN and is a literal translation (MAIL + MAN). Because the English word “mailman” can be used to talk about male or female mailmen, this sign can be used when describing mail carriers of either gender. Newer, gender-neutral English terms are mail carrier, letter carrier, postal carrier, or postal worker. See the other sign variations for other ways to sign this term as well.

What is being signed (English Meaning)

MAILMAN

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This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
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English Sentence

Our mailman is friendly.

ASL Gloss

OUR MAILMAN FRIENDLY.

Sign Notice

This sign is MAIL + MAN. This is the original ASL sign for MAILMAN and is a literal translation (MAIL + MAN). Because the English word “mailman” can be used to talk about male or female mailmen, this sign can be used when describing mail carriers of either gender. Newer, gender-neutral English terms are mail carrier, letter carrier, postal carrier, or postal worker. See the other sign variations for other ways to sign this term as well.

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