ourself

Related to ourself: Themself

our·self

(our-sĕlf′, är-)

pron.

1. Myself. Used as a reflexive when we is used instead of I by a singular speaker or author, as in an editorial or a royal proclamation. See Usage Note at myself.

2. Nonstandard Ourselves. See Note at hisself.

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ourself

(aʊəˈsɛlf)

pron

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

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our•self

(ɑrˈsɛlf, aʊ^ər-, ˌaʊ ər-)

pron.

1. one's own person, individuality, etc., considered apart from others: It is for ourself that we must work harder.

2. (a form corresponding to ourselves, used by a single person, esp. in the formal or regal style, as we for I): We have taken unto ourself such powers as may be necessary.

[1300–50]

usage: See myself.

Translations

nous-même

ourself

[aʊə^rˈsɛlf] pron (= ourselves) → nous

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ourself

pers pron (form) → (wir) selbst

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``Assume,'' he said, ``fair lady, the mark of your sovereignty, to which none vows homage more sincerely than ourself, John of Anjou; and if it please you to-day, with your noble sire and friends, to grace our banquet in the Castle of Ashby, we shall learn to know the empress to whose service we devote to-morrow.''

``It is well,'' he said; ``to-morrow we will ourself conduct this mute sovereign to her seat of dignity.-- You, at least, Sir Knight,'' he added, turning to the victor, who had remained near the gallery, ``will this day share our banquet?''

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What can we do for ourself? What can we do for ourself?'

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Our story must therefore await Miss Hepzibah at the threshold of her chamber; only presuming, meanwhile, to note some of the heavy sighs that labored from her bosom, with little restraint as to their lugubrious depth and volume of sound, inasmuch as they could be audible to nobody save a disembodied listener like ourself. The Old Maid was alone in the old house.

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In the old trite saying that love is a projection of self--an egoisme a deux--lies a profound meaning known only to philosopher and poet; for it is ourself in truth that we love in that other.

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We feel that in this place we lay ourself open to the inquiry whether Mr.

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Dropped passes, penalties, every game we're doing something to hurt ourself. Once we stop doing that, we know we can put up 30, 40 points a game."

Stanford experiences deep trouble

As we excused ourself to go back to the newsroom, John extended his hand and thanked us for the company.

Hanging out with John Lloyd Cruz at SaGuijo

WE are a nation of nagging backseat drivers that cannot keep our opinions to ourself, a study has shown.

DRIVEN MAD BY BACKSEAT PASSENGERS; We're a nation of naggers in the car

He said that after the approval from the ministry We ourself provide land for this office.

People of Malpur welcome new Post office

He said: "We are trying to make ourself easy to do business with and everything is underpinned by putting the customer first.

THE COV AIMS TO PLEASE; ACCOLADE: As building society lands platinum prize in excellence awards, boss explains how growth is down to service doctrine