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(E. E. T. S.), p. 104. Yet there is nothing of rigour used by the Master to his Slave, except it be the very meanest, such as do all sorts Dampier, Voyages, II. i. 141. of servile work. 4. Resembling a slave or dependent; characteristic or worthy of a slave; slavish; hence, mean-spirited; cringing; base; lacking independence. Scarce their Words of Insolency were out of their Mouths when they fell to Words of most servile Submi ion. Baker , Chronicles, p. 139. serving-man Such as our motive is our aim must be; If this be servile , that can ne'er be free. Cowper , Charity, 1. 568. A servile adoption of received opinions. Story, Oration at Cambridge, Ma ., Aug. 31, 1826. Political talent and ambition, having no sphere for action, steadily decay, and servile , enervating, and vicious habits proportionately increase. Lecky , Europ. Morals, II. 276. 5. Obedient; subject. A breath thou art Servile to all the skyey influences. Shak., M. for M., iii. 1. 9. He is a merchant, a mere wandering merchant, Servile to gain.