ourself

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Pronoun

1. ngd The reflexive of the editorial or royal we: myself (as used by a writer or speaker who is referring to themself as we).

   In the present study, we will limit ourself to the simplest of cases.

   • Without in any way committing ourself upon this point, we have merely to observe, that we are ready to receive sealed offers containing a full specification of age, temper, appearance, and condition […]

2. ngd The reflexive of the generic we: oneself.

   We should love our neighbor as ourself.

Translations

• French: nous-même
• German: uns (editorial), Uns (royal)

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