Definition of his
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action
his house his writings his confirmation
— compare he entry 1
Definition of his (Entry 2 of 2)
: that which belongs to him
—used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective his
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The first known use of his was before the 12th century
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