An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To present for the approval, consideration, or decision of another or others. For example, to submit a research paper for publication, to submit an observing proposal.

Etymology (EN): From L. submittere “to yield, lower, let down, put under, reduce,” from → sub- “under” + mittere “to let go, send.”

Etymology (PE): Dar sepordan, dar sepârdan “to yield, surrender, give in,” from dar “in, into” (→ in-)

• sepordan/sepârdan “to give in charge, entrust to, deposit with;” ultimately Proto-Iranian *spar- “to hand over, entrust.”