possessive pronoun

noun

: a pronoun that derives from a personal pronoun and denotes possession and analogous relationships

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of possessive pronoun was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near possessive pronoun

possessive adjective

possessive pronoun

possessoress

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“Possessive pronoun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possessive%20pronoun. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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