Meek

1. (superl.) Mild of temper; not easily provoked or irritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.

2. (superl.) Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face.

3. (v. t.) Alt. of Meeken.

Thesaurus Entries

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