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# Humble Feminine
- URL: https://www.bramadams.dev/202212252324/
- Published: 2023-01-28T23:36:47.000Z
- Updated: 2023-02-16T06:29:50.000Z
- Author: Bram Adams
- Tags: linguistics

TL;DR

I learned that the word "humble" comes from the word "humus," meaning of the earth and feminine. It really changes the vibe of Kendrick's HUMBLE. Additionally, I read advice from a book to be friendly towards a powerful man but not too modest, in order to be his equal and not his servant.

> The origin of the word ‘humble’ traces back to **‘humus’**—it means of the earth, feminine, unsophisticated. ([Location 167](https://readwise.io/to%5Fkindle?action=open&asin=B002FQOIBY&location=167&ref=bramadams.dev))

![https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-1.png](https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-1.png)

humble etymology 1.png

![https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-2.png](https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-2.png)

humble etymology 2.png

![https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-3.png](https://bram-adams.ghost.io/content/images/2023/01/humble-etymology-3.png)

humble etymology 3.png

> Bitch be feminine, sit down

hits a bit different

> **Be friendly towards him**; he is very powerful, **but do not be too modest**. **I do not want you to be his servant, but his equal; otherwise I shall not be pleased with you**. Kamaswami is beginning to grow old and indolent. If you please him, he will place great confidence in you.” ([Location 537](https://readwise.io/to%5Fkindle?action=open&asin=B007Q2YM8Q&location=537&ref=bramadams.dev))