pron. & n.
--pron. (obj. him; poss. his; pl. they)
1. the man or boy or male animal previously named or in question.
2 a person etc. of unspecified sex, esp. referring to one already named or identified (if anyone comes he will have to wait).
--n.
1. a male; a man.
2 (in comb.) male (he-goat).
3 a children's chasing game, with the chaser designated 'he'.
Phrases and idioms:
he-man (pl. -men) a masterful or virile man.
Etymology: OE f. Gmc