her|self

her|self
her|self «hur SEHLF», pronoun.
1. the form of she (Cf.she) or her, used to make a statement stronger; emphatic form of she (Cf.she) or her: »

She herself did it. She herself brought the book.

2. her self; the reflexive form of her (Cf.her): »

She hurt herself. She did it by herself.

3. her real or true self: »

In those fits she is not herself.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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