Before, Lead, Leader

Lead the way. Lead me.

‘Before’ as a sense of position

 One who goes before. Used to express bravery.

The sign is of frequent use to express bravery. For instance, a large party of Pawnees went to war; then make sign for any particular one, and then the foregoing sign. This would indicate that he went in advance, rode before all others, fearless of danger.

Thus this little sign might convey a higher tribute to dauntless courage than many long eulogies; for a party might pass through a country thick with danger and death, and he who should go single-handed in the midst of it would be worthy of the highest praise so generously given in their Indian songs, and this is a reward rich in honor according to their views of the matter.  Indian Sign Language, W.P. Clark

‘Before' as a sense of time

Sign time. Caution. Before can reflect past or future time

Often not signed.