poss.pron. 1 (attrib.) of or belonging to him or himself (his house; his own business). 2 (His) (attrib.) (in titles) that he is (His Majesty). 3 the one or ones belonging to or associated with him (it is his; his are over there). his and hers joc. (of matching items) for husband and wife, or men and women. of his of or belonging to him (a friend of his).
[ OE, genit. of HE, IT(1) ]