humble¹ /humˈbl (old-fashioned umˈbl)/

1. Low
2. Lowly
3. Modest
4. Unpretentious
5. Having a low opinion of oneself or of one's claims
6. Abased

1. To bring down to the ground
2. To lower
3. To abase
4. To mortify
5. To degrade

humˈbleness noun

humˈblesse noun (Spenser)

humˈbling adjective and noun

humˈblingly adverb

humˈbly adverb

humˈblebrag noun (informal)

An apparently self-effacing statement that contains a boastful allusion to one's wealth or lifestyle

humˈble-mouthed adjective

Humble in speech

your humble servant

An old formula used in subscribing a letter

hummel /humˈl/ or humble /humˈbl or humˈl/ (Scot)

1. Hornless
2. Awnless

A hornless stag

To make hummel

humˈlie noun (Scot)

A polled or hornless cow, ox, etc

hummˈeller noun (dialect)

A machine for removing barley awns

hummel bonnet (or usu hummle bonnet) noun

A type of Scottish cap worn by Highland regiments before the introduction (1851) of the glengarry

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