His
/hɪz/noun
A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a male person or animal.
Did you know?The word "his" can be traced back to Old English, where it was used in magical texts to denote possession and power over one's domain.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*his
“possessive form of he, denoting ownership or relation.”
Old English
OE
his
“used as a possessive pronoun for a male person.”
Middle English
ME
his
“retained as the standard possessive pronoun for males.”
Modern English
Eng
his
“the standard form used to indicate male possession.”