herself

her-self · pronoun feminine

imported

Definitions

pronoun

  1. 1.

    Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female previously mentioned as the subject.

  2. 2.

    Used for emphasis when referring to a female.

  3. 3.

    Used to indicate that a female does something without help.

  4. 4.

    In her normal state of mind or physical condition.

Related words

See also: her, himself, itself, she

Etymology

Compound of "her" (from Old English "hire") and "self" (from Old English "self"). The reflexive pronoun developed in Old English by combining the personal pronoun with "self" to create emphasis or indicate reflexive action.