hisself
Americanpronoun
Etymology
Origin of hisself
Example Sentences
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“Look what the cat dragged in. If it ain’t Duke hisself.”
From Literature
This one ain’t been used to fightin’ or even to providin’ for hisself, and more like he’s somewhere round the Park a-’idin’ an’ a-shiverin’ of, and, if he thinks at all, wonderin’ where he is to get his breakfast from; or maybe he’s got down some area and is in a coal-cellar.
From Literature
When George Myatt became the Phillies’ third manager in 1969, he said, “Good God hisself couldn’t handle Richie Allen.”
From Washington Post
“The Devil Hisself,” said Brian Tailor, who was a Scot and so had reason to feel that way.
From Literature
“But I’m sure he knows what he’s doing, Brady. He’s probably already turned hisself around and gone back.”
From Literature
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