Some people use the word “meek” when they really mean “weak”. They turn the first letter of the word upside down. I wish they would not do that. If they mean to refer to a person they consider “weak” they should say “weak”. Say what you mean!
A meek person is one who is not “froward”. A meek person shows patience and humility; he is gentle and considerate. He may be meek but that does not mean he is easily imposed on or submissive. One who is easily imposed on or submissive is called “weak”.
Remember the old song lyric, “. . . gentile Jesus, meek and mild . . .” While Jesus might have been
easy-going and kind to some, he was hardly a push-over!
If you mean to say a person is unassertive and retiring, say he is “weak”. Don't call him “meek”. Do not turn the first letter of the word upside down.
A “froward” person, by the way, is one who is stubbornly contrary and disobedient; he is obstinate.
