pron. 1 a emphat. form of HE or HIM (he himself will do it). b refl. form of HIM (he has hurt himself). 2 in his normal state of body or mind (does not feel quite himself today). 3 esp. Ir. a third party of some importance; the master of the house. be himself act in his normal unconstrained manner. by himself see by oneself.
[ OE (as HIM, SELF) ]