thyself

[ thahy-self ]

pronoun

1. an emphatic appositive to thou or thee.
2. a substitute for reflexive thee.

thyself

/ ðaɪˈsɛlf /

pronoun

1. 1. the reflexive form of thou 1 thee
   2. (intensifier)

      thou, thyself, wouldst know

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyself¹

before 900; Middle English thi self ( thy, self (noun)); replacing Old English thē self ( thee, self (adj.))

Example Sentences

Gerschick: Ah yes, “Love they neighbor as thyself.”

From Los Angeles Times

That, my friends, is knowing thyself.

From Salon

A spokesperson said: "The Kirk Session took Environmental Health's suggestion on board, embracing the bible teaching of love thy neighbour as thyself."

From BBC

The words of Jesus come to mind here: “Physician, heal thyself.”

From Washington Times

A few days later, I did my first Thyself session.

From New York Times