πραΰς [2 verses](adj sg masc nom) "The meek" is praus, which means "mild”, "soft", "gentle", "meek", "making mild" and "taming". As an adverb, "mildly" and "gently". 
 "Meek" is from a word that means "mild", "soft", "gentle" and "meek". When addressed to an individual (i.e. "gentle one") it is a term of affection. This word works a lot like our word "pet”.