OURSELF

Etymology

Pronoun

ourself

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

The reflexive of the generic we: oneself.

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)

Anagrams

• foulers, refouls

Source: Wiktionary



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