Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Humble (-r, -st)
humble (-r, -st), adj. [OFr < L. humilem, low, small, slight, insignificant, base < humus, ground, earth.] (webplay: God, low, nation).
- Meek; simple; not proud; submissive.
- Poor; lowly; not lofty; insignificant.
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