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submerge

sub.merge \s*b-'m*rj\ \-'m*r-j*n(t)s\ \-j*-b*l\ vb [L submergere, fr. sub- 
   + mergere to plunge - more at ME]RGE 1: to put under water  2: to cover or 
   overflow with water : INUNDATE {submerged t he town} 3: to lose sight of : 
   OBSCURE  : to go under water  - sub.mer.gence n