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meekful en · ADJ

Etymology

From meek + -ful.

Meanings

1. Full of meekness; characterised by humility or submissiveness.
   • Bear up, my heart, and wait. Bear up, poor heart! be patient, and be meekful; […] 1887, George Johnston, The Poets and Poetry of Cecil County, Maryland, page 292:
   • "I have lost that bet, Harry, dear," said she, in a meekful voice. 1916, Western Fruit Jobber, volume 3, page 31:
   • She'll never be leaving Her meekful and maidenly place. 1884, Margaret Treadwell Smith, Genealogy and Reminiscences of William Smith and Family, page 21:
   • Learn how to wait until it's your turn to be called upon to receive the riches and glory that's in store for you. Be meekful and kind. 2009, Patrice London Thomas, The Revelation of Jesus:

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