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The Britannica Dictionary V sign 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• V sign (noun)

V sign noun plural V signs V sign noun plural V signs Britannica Dictionary definition of V SIGN [count] 1 : a sign that is made by holding your hand up with your palm facing out and your index and middle fingers in a “V” shape and that is used to mean “victory” or “peace” 2 British : a rude gesture that is made by holding your hand up with the palm facing you and the index and middle fingers in a “V” shape ASK THE EDITOR

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