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thyself

[thahy-self]

pronoun

  1. an emphatic appositive to thou or thee.

  2. a substitute for reflexive thee.



thyself

/ ðaɪˈsɛlf /

pronoun

    1. the reflexive form of thou 1 thee

    2. (intensifier)

      thou, thyself, wouldst know

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thyself1

before 900; Middle English thi self ( thy, self (noun)); replacing Old English thē self ( thee, self (adj.))
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Gerschick: Ah yes, “Love they neighbor as thyself.”

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That, my friends, is knowing thyself.

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A spokesperson said: "The Kirk Session took Environmental Health's suggestion on board, embracing the bible teaching of love thy neighbour as thyself."

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The words of Jesus come to mind here: “Physician, heal thyself.”

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A few days later, I did my first Thyself session.

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