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Definition of: meek
(mēk) adjective
1. Of gentle and long–suffering disposition.
2. Submissive; compliant; lacking spirit or backbone.
3. Humble; lowly.
4. Obs. Gentle; indulgent; kind; compassionate. See synonyms under HUMBLE, PACIFIC.
—adverb Meekly. [<ON miukr gentle, soft]
—meek′ly adverb
—meek′ness noun
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