meekful

English

Etymology

From meek +‎ -ful.

Adjective

meekful (comparative more meekful, superlative most meekful)

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