Also spelled deyselves, theirseln, and theirselves
pron
Freq #1139
Meanings
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1
pron
Used to show that the people or things doing an action are also affected by it, or for emphasis.
They've hurt themselves.
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2
pron
Used to refer back to a single person whose gender is unknown or unstated.
Anyone who wants to join should sign themselves up.
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Etymology
Morphologically them + -selves.