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thyself

/ðaɪˈsɛlf/
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An archaic or poetic reflexive and intensive pronoun corresponding to "thou" and "thee": yourself (used when addressing a single person as the object of a verb or preposition, or for emphasis).

Example

"The ancient Greek aphorism "know thyself" was inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Thyself" is an archaic or liturgical second-person singular pronoun corresponding to "thou" and "thee"; in modern English, it survives primarily in biblical quotations, poetry, and fixed maxims such as "know thyself."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English "thiself," formed by combining the possessive pronoun "thy" (from Old English "þīn") with "self," replacing the earlier Old English dative/accusative combination "þē self."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thyself. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thyself
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