Where does “meekness” come from?
Meekness derives from Middle English mekenesse, a noun formed from the adjective meke meaning gentle or humble.
meekness (English): The state or quality of being meek
Definitions
- The state or quality of being meek
Ancestry of “meekness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | mekenesse | — |