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