pron
thyself
theye-SEHLF
Thyself (pron) means an old-fashioned word for "yourself," used with "thou.". Example: “Physician, heal thyself," the old saying goes.”
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An old-fashioned word for "yourself," used with "thou."
""Physician, heal thyself," the old saying goes."
How to use thyself
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic way of saying "yourself," now found mainly in older literature, religious texts, and quotations.
When to use it
Archaic — not used in modern speech outside of quotations or deliberate old-fashioned style.
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Etymology
From Old English þīnes selfes, combining thy with self.
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What does “thyself” mean?
The word “thyself” means an old-fashioned word for "yourself," used with "thou.". In plain terms, an archaic way of saying "yourself," now found mainly in older literature, religious texts, and quotations.
How do you pronounce “thyself”?
“Thyself” is pronounced theye-SEHLF (/ðaɪˈsɛlf/ in IPA).
How do you use “thyself” in a sentence?
Here is “thyself” used in a sentence: “"Physician, heal thyself," the old saying goes.”
What part of speech is “thyself”?
“Thyself” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “thyself” come from?
The word “thyself” comes from Old English. From Old English þīnes selfes, combining thy with self.
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