Definition of herself
1 : that identical female one
—used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of her especially when joined to another objectshe considers herself luckyshe herself did itherself an orphan, she understood the situationaccepted the award for her colleagues and herself — compare she entry 1
2 : her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
3 chiefly Ireland and Scotland : a woman of consequence especially : the mistress of the house
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