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herself
pronoun her·self \(h)ər-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\
: that same woman, girl, or female animal:
—used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned
—used for emphasis to refer again to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned
Full Definition of HERSELF
1
: that identical female one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of her especially when joined to another object <she considers herself lucky> <she herself did it> <herself an orphan, she understood the situation> <accepted the award for her colleagues and herself> — compare 1she
2
: her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
3
chiefly Irish & Scottish : a woman of consequence; especially : the mistress of the house
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First Known Use of HERSELF
before 12th century
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herself
pronoun her·self \hər-ˈself, ər-\
Definition of HERSELF for Kids
: her own self <She hurt herself.> <She herself did it.>
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