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meek

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1. meek - Adjective

2. meek - Verb

4. meek - Adjective Satellite

5. Meek - Proper noun

Meaning

Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.

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

Alt. of Meeken

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights. J. Paul Getty

God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart. Izaak Walton

Meek wifehood is no part of my profession; I am your friend, but never your possession. Vera Brittain

The Meek lamb sucks from two mothers. Bulgarian Proverb

Let him who is honoured be meek. Aramaic Proverb

Maidens should be meek till they be married. English Proverb

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