ourself
one's own person, individuality, etc., considered as private and apart from others: It is for ourself that we should strive for greater knowledge.
(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.
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How to use ourself in a sentence
"Take some melon, Mr. Mudge," said we, as with a sudden bolt we recovered our speech and took another slice ourself.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousWitness ourself at Kenilworth, the 2nd day of November, and third year of our reign.
The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple | Charles G. AddisonWith the Mishimi we turn the corner, and find ourself on the northern or Tibetan frontier.
The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies | Robert Gordon LathamWe excuse ourself from all the friends that call—though, of course, only intimates come.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow PaineWe continu tew publish them, at 25 cents ahed, az we du deth and weddings, and dont hold ourself resposible for truth or damage.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings | Henry Wheeler Shaw
British Dictionary definitions for ourself
/ (aʊəˈsɛlf) /
archaic a variant of myself, formerly used by monarchs or editors in formal contexts
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