Where does “unmeek” come from?
unmeek (English) comes from English Meek, from Middle English meek, from Old Norse mjúkr, from Proto-Germanic meukaz, from Proto-Indo-European mewg- — slimy, slippery; slick, slimy.
unmeek (English): Not meek
Definitions
- Not meek
Ancestry of “unmeek”, step by step
unmeek traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Meek
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Meek | Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing |
| 2 | Middle English | meek | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | mjúkr | soft; meek |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | meukaz | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | mewg- | slimy, slippery; slick, slimy |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |