pron.
Pronunciation: (h) ə r- ' self, Southern also - ' sef
Function: pronoun
Date: before 12th century
1 : that identical female one ― used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of her especially when joined to another object <she considers herself lucky> <she herself did it> < herself an orphan, she understood the situation> <accepted the award for her colleagues and herself > ― compare 1 SHE
2 : her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
3 chiefly Irish & Scottish : a woman of consequence especially : the mistress of the house