\Re*miss"\ (r?-m?s"), a. [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere
to send back, relax. See {Remit}.]
Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or
prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy;
behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or
activity; languid; slow.
      Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. --Milton.
      These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss.
                                               --Roscommon.
      Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. --Woodward.
Syn: Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless;
     neglectful; inattentive; heedles; thoughtless.

\Re*miss"\, n.
The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.]
``Remisses of laws.'' --Puttenham.