Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word "meek" comes from a Proto-Indo-European root *(s)meug-, which means "to be small, weak." This root is also found in other words such as "meager" and "minute."
In Old English, the word "meolc" or "meoce" was used to describe someone who was humble or submissive. This meaning was carried over into Middle English, where the word "meke" was used to describe both people and animals that were gentle and mild.
By the 16th century, the word "meek" had come to be used primarily to describe people who were modest and humble. This meaning has remained the same ever since.
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