meekly
English
Etymology
From Middle English mekely, mekeliche, equivalent to meek + -ly. Compare Old Norse mjúkliga.
Pronunciation
Adverb
meekly (comparative more meekly, superlative most meekly)
- In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
- 1673, John Milton, When Faith and Love which parted from thee never
- When Faith and Love which parted from thee never
- Had ripen'd thy just soul to dwell with God,
- Meekly thou did'st resign this earthly load
- Of Death, call'd Life; which us from Life doth sever.
- 1673, John Milton, When Faith and Love which parted from thee never
Translations
quietly
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