Main Entry: him·self

Pronunciation: \(h)im-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\

Function: pronoun

Date: before 12th century

1 a : that identical male one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of him especially when joined to another object <he considers himself lucky> <he himself did it> <himself unhappy, he understood the situation> <a gift to his wife and himself> — compare ¹he b —used reflexively when the sex of the antecedent is unspecified <everyone must fend for himself>
2 : his normal, healthy, or sane condition or self <hasn't been himself lately>
3 chiefly Irish & Scottish : a man of consequence; especially : the master of the house