ourself

English

Etymology

From our +‎ -self.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aʊə(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/, /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/

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Pronoun

ourself

1. The reflexive of the editorial or royal we: myself (as used by a writer or speaker who is referring to themself as we).

   In the present study, we will limit ourself to the simplest of cases.

   • 1838, Charles Dickens, Sketches of Young Gentlemen

     Without in any way committing ourself upon this point, we have merely to observe, that we are ready to receive sealed offers containing a full specification of age, temper, appearance, and condition […]

2. The reflexive of the generic we: oneself.

   We should love our neighbor as ourself.

Usage notes

• The normal reflexive form of we is ourselves. This form can generally be used alternatively in the above cases, too.

Coordinate terms

• ourselves (plural)

Translations

reflexive of editorial or royal we

• French: nous-même (fr)
• German: uns (de) (editorial), Uns (de) (royal)

• Romanian: înșine m, însene f

Anagrams

• foulers, refouls