them Meaning, Definition & Usage

Them pronoun

Etymology

AS. thæm, dat. pl. of the article, but influenced by the Scand. use of the corresponding form Þeim as a personal pronoun. See They.

Definitions

1. The objective case of they. See They.

   Go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Matt. xxv. 9.

   Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father. Matt. xxv. 34.

   ✍ Them is poetically used for themselves, as him for himself, etc.

   Little stars may hide them when they list. Shak.