Definition of the word his

The word "his" comes from Old English "his" or "his sēo", meaning "of him" or "belonging to him". This is a possessive adjective, used to indicate ownership or possession by a male person or animal. The word "his" is a descendant of the Proto-Germanic word "*isiz", which is also the source of Modern German "sein" and Dutch "zijn", both meaning "his" or "his own". In Old English, "his" was used to modify nouns, adjectives, and even other pronouns, to indicate possession or association with a male person or animal. For example, "his house" or "his dog". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of "his" have evolved, but its basic meaning has remained the same.