pron. The objective case of he1. 1. Used as the direct object of a verb: They saw him at the meeting. 2. Used as the indirect object of a verb: They offered him a ride. 3. Used as the object of a preposition: This telephone call is for him. 5. Nonstandard Used reflexively as the indirect object of a verb: He bought him some new clothes. See Note at me. n. A male: The dog is a him. [Middle English, from Old English, dative sing. of hē, he; see ko- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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Tweet abbr. Her (or His) Imperial Majesty |
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