meekenとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

meeken (三人称単数 現在形 meekens, 現在分詞 meekening, 過去形および過去分詞形 meekened)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To make or become meek or submissive.
   • 1779, John Wesley, Collection of Psalms and Hymns. The Collection

     Tear each other's flesh no more,
     But kindly think and speak the same;
     All express the meekening power
     And spirit Of the Lamb!

   • 2001, Christian Bök, Eunoia:

     "Whenever Helen sleeps, her fevered rest meekens her; hence, she re-emerges enfeebled -- her strength, expended; her reserves, depleted."