ourself

[ ahr-self, ouuhr-, ou-er- ]

pronoun

1. one's own person, individuality, etc., considered as private and apart from others:

   It is for ourself that we should strive for greater knowledge.

2. (a form corresponding to ourselves, used of a single person, especially in the regal or formal style, as we for I ):

   We have taken unto ourself such powers as may be necessary.

ourself

/ aʊəˈsɛlf /

pronoun

1. archaic.
   a variant of myself , formerly used by monarchs or editors in formal contexts

Usage Note

See myself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ourself¹

1300–50; Middle English oure self; our, self

Example Sentences

"Take some melon, Mr. Mudge," said we, as with a sudden bolt we recovered our speech and took another slice ourself.

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Witness ourself at Kenilworth, the 2nd day of November, and third year of our reign.

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With the Mishimi we turn the corner, and find ourself on the northern or Tibetan frontier.

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We excuse ourself from all the friends that call—though, of course, only intimates come.

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We continu tew publish them, at 25 cents ahed, az we du deth and weddings, and dont hold ourself resposible for truth or damage.

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