SUBMISS
Etymology
Adjective
submiss (comparative more submiss, superlative most submiss)
(obsolete) Submissive.
But to such as are judicious, meek, submiss, and quiet, these matters are easily remedied […]
Source: Wiktionary
Sub*miss", a. Etym: [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.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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