*demiss*

a. [ L. demissus, p. p. of demittere. ] Cast down; humble; submissive. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He down descended like a most demiss
And abject thrall. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. demissio, fr. demittere. See Demit. ] 1. The act of demitting, or the state of being demitted; a letting down; a lowering; dejection. “Demission of mind.” Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]

Demission of sovereign authority. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Resignation of an office. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Pertaining to transfer or conveyance; as, a demissionary deed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Tending to lower, depress, or degrade. [ 1913 Webster ]