theirn
Americanpronoun
Etymology
Origin of theirn
their + -n, as in mine, thine
Example Sentences
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But when I see that Palace of theirn I felt overwhelmed with shame and regret to think I'd always slighted 'em so, and never had made any overtoors towards becomin' intimate with 'em.
From Samantha at the World's Fair by Baron C. de Grimm
He wants to have it all his own way, and they want to have it all theirn.
From The Parson O' Dumford by George Manville Fenn
Strikes me it’s our lives or theirn; but you knows best.
From Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea by George Manville Fenn
"Well," I says, "Hank sent me over to get that wagon and them hosses of theirn and finish that job."
From Danny's Own Story by Don Marquis
The Crooked Rivers and Capers have had their flag up these three weeks," said Lunette; "and I heard how the Artichokes had h'isted theirn yesterday.
From Vesty of the Basins by Sarah P. McLean Greene
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