"Self" meaning in English

See Self in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: * From self. A surname taken up by freed slaves, who have become of themselves, they being self-owned. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Self
  1. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Self-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A freed slave surname originating as an occupation.
    Sense id: en-Self-en-name-oEnHaQWa Categories (other): English surnames
  3. An unincorporated community in Boone County, Arkansas, United States Categories (place): Places in Arkansas, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Arkansas, USA, Unincorporated communities in the United States Derived forms: Selfian
    Sense id: en-Self-en-name-g4aQXhrE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 7 16 78 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 11 17 71 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 16 75
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