Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IT-SELF'
I-TIN'ER-ATEIT'TRI-A, or YT'TRI-A
IT-SELF', pron. [it and self.]
The neutral reciprocal pronoun, or substitute applied to things. The thing is good in itself; it stands by itself. Borrowing of foreigners, in itself, makes not the kingdom rich or poor. Locke.
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