First Known Use: before 12th century
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1his
adjective \(h)iz, ˌhiz\
: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal
Full Definition of HIS
: of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action <his house> <his writings> <his confirmation> — compare 1he
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Origin of HIS
Middle English, from Old English, genitive of hē he
2his
pronoun, singular or plural in construction \ˈhiz\
Definition of HIS
: that which belongs to him —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
First Known Use of HIS
before 12th century
HIS[1] Defined for Kids
1his
adjective \hiz, iz\
Definition of HIS for Kids
: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal <his desk> <his tail>
2his
pronoun \ˈhiz\
Definition of HIS for Kids
: that which belongs to him <The book is his.>
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