how to sign the word abbesses

To sign the word “abbesses,” use both hands to make the letter “A” shape with your fingers and thumbs. Hold your hands in front of your chest, palms facing each other, and then move them down and away from each other in a slight arc motion. This represents the double “B” in the word. Finally, bring your hands back together in the “A” shape at your chest again. This represents the final “es” sound in the word.