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MEEKLY
humbly, meekly
(adverb) in a humble manner; “he humbly lowered his head”
meekly
(adverb) in a submissive or spiritless manner; “meekly bowed to his wishes”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
meekly (comparative more meekly, superlative most meekly)
In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
Source: Wiktionary
Meek"ly, adv.
Definition: In a meek manner. Spenser.
MEEK
Meek, a. [Compar. Meeker; superl. Meekest.] Etym: [OE. mek, meoc; akin to Icel. mj mild, soft, Sw. mjuk, Dan. myg, D. muik, Goth. mukam
1. Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive. Not the man Moses was very meek. Num. xii. 3.
2. Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face. "Her meek prayer." Chaucer.
Syn.
– Gentle; mild; soft; yielding; pacific; unassuming; humble. See Gentle.
Meek, Meek"en (-'n), v. t.
Definition: To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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