themself

/ðɛmˈsɛlf/

themself

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Definition

The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

Etymology

From Middle English theimself. Equivalent to them + -self. Reinforced by analogy with the singular-plural distinction between yourself and yourselves.

Example Sentences

  • "Someone could hurt themself."
  • "Anyone who wants a car like mine can buy one themself."
  • "[…] they woulden't ^([sic]) always be trying to make Themself Look Diffarunt ^([sic]) from what nature made Them."
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