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Hers

//ˈhɔːz// noun, pron, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of her form-of, plural
Pronoun
  1. 1
    That or those belonging to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.

    "That handbag is hers. These gloves are also hers."

  2. 2
    Honorific alternative letter-case form of hers, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context. alt-of, honorific
  3. 3
    Her house or home. informal

    "Let's go over to hers."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English hires, heres, hers, attested since the 1300s. Equivalent to her + -s (compare -'s).

Etymology 2

From Middle English hires, heres, hers, attested since the 1300s. Equivalent to her + -s (compare -'s).

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