ourselves
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our·selves

pronoun plural \-ˈselvz\

Definition of OURSELVES

1
: those identical ones that are we —used reflexively <we're doing it solely for ourselves>, for emphasis <we ourselves will never go>, or in absolute constructions <ourselves no longer young, we can sympathize with those who are old> — compare we 1
2
: our normal, healthy, or sane condition <just not ourselves today>

First Known Use of OURSELVES

15th century

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