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Their

//ðɛə// adv, contraction, det

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Misspelling of there. alt-of, misspelling
Contraction
  1. 1
    Misspelling of they’re. alt-of, contraction, misspelling
Determiner
  1. 1
    Belonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).

    "they will meet tomorrow at their convenience"

  2. 2
    Belonging to someone (one person, singular), or occasionally to something.

    "There's not a man I meet but doth salute me As if I were their well-acquainted friend […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Old Norse þeirra. Replaced native Old English heora.

Etymology 2

From Old Norse þeirra. Replaced native Old English heora.

Etymology 3

From Old Norse þeirra. Replaced native Old English heora.

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