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English word origin

Etymology of hers

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

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Unnumbered source etymology

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pron

That or those belonging to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun. · Her house or home.

noun

plural of her

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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  • Inherited-form mentionhiresenm
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