The use of the finger alphabet in talking. ... Synonym: cheirology, chirology, chirology. ... Origin: dactylo-+ G. Logos, word ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Dac`tyl·ol'o·gy noun [ Greek da`ktylos finger + -logy .] The art of communicating ideas by certain movements and positions of the fingers; -- a method of conversing practiced by the deaf and dumb. » There are two different manual alphabets, the one- hand alphabet (which ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/1
dactylology 1. The study or use of the finger alphabet, as among deaf-mutes. 2. 'Talking' or communicating with the fingers and hands. 3. A method of communication used by deaf-mutes, involving symbolic expressions with the fingers and hands. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/614/4