theirself

English

Etymology

From their +‎ -self, patterned on e.g. myself, ourself/ourselves and herself (construed as being formed from adjectival her).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛlf

Pronoun

theirself

1. (nonstandard) Alternative form of themselves.
   • 1977, Lou Rawls, “Some Folks Never Learn”, Unmistakably Lou, Philadelphia International

     Some folks never learn / They never learn / Learn how to be true to theirself.