Definitions for dactylologyˌdæk təˈlɒl ə dʒi
ADVERTISEMENT
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
dac•ty•lol•o•gyˌdæk təˈlɒl ə dʒi(n.)(pl.)-gies.
fingerspelling.
Category: Language/Linguistics
Origin of dactylology:
1650–60
Wiktionary
dactylology(Noun)
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.
Webster Dictionary
Dactylology(noun)
the art of communicating ideas by certain movements and positions of the fingers; -- a method of conversing practiced by the deaf and dumb
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"dactylology." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2013. Web. 23 May 2013. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/dactylology>.