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hers

(hʉrz)

pronoun

that or those belonging to her: the possessive form of she, used without a following noun, often after of: that book is hers; hers are better; he is a friend of hers

Origin: LME hires, hers < hire, her(e), poss. adj. (see her) + -s after his

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pron. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

Used to indicate the one or ones belonging to her: If you can't find your hat, take hers.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English hires, hirs

Origin: : hire, her; see her

Origin: + -es, possessive suff.; see -'s

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