herself
pronoun
her·self (h)ər-ˈself 
Southern also -ˈsef
1
: that identical female one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of her especially when joined to another object
she considers herself luckyshe herself did itherself an orphan, she understood the situationaccepted the award for her colleagues and herself
compare she entry 1 2
: her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
3
chiefly Ireland and Scotland : a woman of consequence
especially : the mistress of the house
Example Sentences
She was herself again after a good night's sleep. She's not herself today; something's bothering her.
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
herself
pronoun her·self (h)ər-ˈself
1
: that identical female one —used for emphasis or to show that the subject and object of the verb are the same
she considers herself luckyshe herself did it
2
: her normal, healthy, or sane self
was herself again after a good night's sleep