itsel

pronoun

it·​sel
ə̇tˈsel

dialectal variant of itself

1
: that identical one compare it sense 1
used reflexively
watched the cat giving itself a bath
, for emphasis
the letter itself was missing
, or in absolute constructions
itself a splendid specimen of classic art, it has been exhibited throughout the world
2
: its normal, healthy, or sane condition

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“Itsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/itsel. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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