Definition of "ourself" []

• Myself. Used as a reflexive when we is used instead of I by a singular speaker or author, as in an editorial or a royal proclamation. See Usage Note at myself. (pronoun)
• Nonstandard Ourselves. See Note at hisself. (pronoun)

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• "Our inner being, which we call ourself, no eye nor touch of man or angel has ever pierced."
• "It would appear, then, that what we call ourself must have a"
• "(Jane Watkinson) Whilst the Liberal Democrats cannot rule out a pact with Labour if a hung parliament occurred, it is important to make sure that at the moment we distance ourself from the courting that is currently taking place by both Labour and the Tories."