Her
/hɜːr/noun
A pronoun used to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
Did you know?The word 'her' has deep roots in the Proto-Indo-European language, connecting it to ancient notions of femininity and possession.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*s(w)e
“A reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', indicating a connection to the speaker's identity.”
Old English
OE
hire
“The dative and accusative form of the feminine pronoun, indicating possession.”
Middle English
ME
hir
“The form used for referring to a female, evolving still to denote possession.”
Modern English
English
her
“Used as a possessive or objective pronoun for females, solidifying its place in the language.”