themself

English

/ˈðɛmsɛlf/

pron

Definitions

The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition also used for emphasis.
(nonstandard) .

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English theimself suffix from English them.

Origin

English

them

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

boydem English
gyal dem English
mandem English
them English
themness English
theimself Middle English
þem Middle English
den Sranan Tongo
dem Nigerian Pidgin