First Known Use: before 12th century
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your
adjective \yər, ˈyu̇r, ˈyȯr\
: relating to or belonging to you : made or done by you
—used to refer to any person or to people in general
—used in the titles of royalty, judges, etc.
Full Definition of YOUR
1
: of or relating to you or yourself or yourselves especially as possessor or possessors <your bodies>, agent or agents <your contributions>, or object or objects of an action <your discharge>
2
: of or relating to one or oneself <when you face the north, east is at your right>
3
—used with little or no meaning almost as an equivalent to the definite article the <your typical teenager>
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Origin of YOUR
Middle English, from Old English ēower; akin to Old English ēow you — more at you
YOUR Defined for Kids
your
adjective \yər, ˈyu̇r, ˈyȯr\
Definition of YOUR for Kids
1
: relating to or belonging to you <This is your book.> <The door will be on your right.>
2
: by or from you <Thank you for your gifts.>
3
: relating to people in general <Exercise is good for your health.>
4
—used before a title of honor in addressing a person <your Majesty>
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