(adj) evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; ; - Orville Prescott, Syn.spiritless, Example: compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others; a fine fiery blast against meek conformity; she looked meek but had the heart of a lion; was submissive and subservient
n. [ OE. mede, AS. mēd, meord; akin to OS. mēda, OHG. miata, mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizdō reward, Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr. misqo`s, Skr. mīdha. √276. ] 1. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense. [ 1913 Webster ]
A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Merit or desert; worth. [ 1913 Webster ]
My meed hath got me fame. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A gift; also, a bride. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Compar. Meeker superl. Meekest. ] [ OE. mek, meoc; akin to Icel. mjūkr mild, soft, Sw. mjuk, Dan. myg, D. muik, Goth. mukamōdei gentleness. ] 1. Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now the man Moses was very meek. Num. xii. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face. “Her meek prayer.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
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