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herself

/hɜːrsɛlf/ pronoun · British & US
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What does herself mean?

pronoun

Used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified. It can also be used to refer to the female person or animal herself, especially in formal or polite language.

Example

"She locked the door and went to bed, and then she herself got up to get a glass of water."

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