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Submiss

Submiss \Sub*miss"\, a. [L. submissus, p. p. of submittere to let down, to lower. See Submit.]

  1. Submissive; humble; obsequious. [Archaic] ``Soft Silence and submiss Obedience.''
    --Spenser. ``Stooping and submiss.''
    --R. L. Stevenson.

  2. Gentle; soft; calm; as, submiss voices. [R.]

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submiss

a. (context obsolete English) submissive.

Usage examples of "submiss".

Neerer his presence ADAM though not awd, Yet with submiss approach and reverence meek, As to a superior Nature, bowing low, Thus said.