\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.]