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'. he-man (pl. -men) a masterful or virile man.
[ OE f. Gmc ]