English Explanatory Dictionary

-self

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used in forming intensive and reflexive forms of the singular personal pronouns.

Pronunciation

[ˈsɛlf] /ˈsɛl/

Word forms

-self -selves

Etymology

From Middle English -self, from Old English self; compare Dutch -zelf.

Related words

-selves

Derived words

herself himself itself meself myself oneself ourself theeself themself thyself yourself
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