Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RE-MISS'
RE-MISS', a. [Fr. remis; L. remissus, supra.]
- Slack; dilatory; negligent; not performing duty or business; not complying with engagements at all, or not in due time; as, to be remiss in attendance on official duties; remiss in payment of debts.
- Slow; slack; languid. – Woodward.
- Not intense. These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss. – Roscommon.
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