The awkward case of 'his or her'
She bought her own house.
Her parents will visit soon.
I would like to read some of her essays.
She was jailed for her crime.
It's her turn to play.
First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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: relating to or belonging to a certain woman, girl, or female animal : made or done by a certain woman, girl, or female animal
—used to refer to a certain woman, girl, or female animal as the object of a verb or a preposition
See words that rhyme with her Spanish Central: Translation of her Nglish: Translation of her for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of her for Arabic speakers
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