subminister Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sub*min"is*ter transitive verb
Etymology
L. subministrare, subministratum. See Sub-, and Ministre, v. t.
Definitions
  1. To supply; to afford. Obs. Sir M. Hale.
Sub*min"is*ter intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To be subservient; to be useful. Obs. "Our passions . . . subminister to the best and worst purposes." L'EStrange.

Webster 1913