First Known Use: before 12th century
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our
adjective \är, ˈau̇(-ə)r\
: relating to or belonging to us : made or done by us
Full Definition of OUR
: of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself especially as possessors or possessor, agents or agent, or objects or object of an action <our throne> <our actions> <our being chosen>
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Origin of OUR
Middle English oure, from Old English ūre; akin to Old High German unsēr our, Old English ūs us
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our
adjective \är, ˈau̇r\
Definition of OUR for Kids
: relating to or belonging to us : caused by, produced by, or participated in by us <our family> <our house> <our fault> <our field trip>
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