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himself
pronoun him·self \(h)im-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\
: that same man, boy, or male animal:
—used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned
—used for emphasis to refer again to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned
Full Definition of HIMSELF
1
a : that identical male one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of him especially when joined to another object <he considers himself lucky> <he himself did it> <himself unhappy, he understood the situation> <a gift to his wife and himself> — compare 1he b —used reflexively when the sex of the antecedent is unspecified <everyone must fend for himself>
2
: his normal, healthy, or sane condition or self <hasn't been himself lately>
3
chiefly Irish & Scottish : a man of consequence; especially : the master of the house
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First Known Use of HIMSELF
before 12th century
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himself
pronoun him·self \him-ˈself, im-\
Definition of HIMSELF for Kids
: his own self <He hurt himself.> <He himself did it.>
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