thyself

American

[thahy-self] / ðaɪˈsɛlf /

pronoun

an emphatic appositive to thou or thee.
a substitute for reflexive thee.

thyself British

/ ðaɪˈsɛlf /

pronoun

1. the reflexive form of thou 1 thee
2. (intensifier)
  
  thou, thyself, wouldst know

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Etymology

Origin of thyself

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

Example Sentences

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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."

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

I’m a big proponent in knowing thyself, but I think relaxing a little might be useful for you here.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2020

HORATIO: In a random survey, for which purpose thou thyself sent me forth, I did discover that one-and-forty believe fervently that the spirits of the dead walk with us.

From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020

It’s long past time for the press to look inward and say: Journalist, heal thyself.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2018

Remember what the Bible teaches us, ‘Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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