† soˈmmerse, v. Obs.
[f. It. sommerso, pa. pple. of sommergere submerge v.]
trans. To submerge, overflow.
| 1632 Lithgow Trav. i. 14 This second Sodome should be sommerssed by water. Ibid. vi. 255 Many Citties, Mansions, and Stations, haue beene sommerssed with water. |