† proˈmiss, a. Obs. rare.
In 7 -isse.
[ad. L. prōmiss-us hanging down, prop. pa. pple. of prōmitt-ĕre: see promit v.]
Hanging down; long and pendent.
| 1637 Heywood Dial. iv. Wks. 1874 VI. 190, I know him by his promisse beard. 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 375 Promisse and not broad leafs. |