Prairie Gift, By Itself

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Prairie Gift
Indian sign language sign for No reason

 

A gift with this sign becomes a “free” gift; no return gift expected. 
No reason. Accident. By itself. An action uninfluenced by any other action.
Something found is a prairie gift. Some example usages of this sign:
  • Just browsing
  • It was an accident
  • You can have it
  • I found it
  • I don’t care
  • It just broke
  • It’s a gift and no return gift required.
  • I can do whatever l want. No restrictions.

Examples from Through Indian Sign Language, The Fort Sill Ledgers of Hugh Scott and Iseeo 1889–1897

  • To think prairie: believe without foundation.
  • Prairie lie: A gratuitous lie. The prairie lied itself.
  • Prairie horse: wild horse
  • Prairie looking: looking for nothing.

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