my

[[t]maɪ[/t]]

pron.

1) fun a form of the possessive case of I used as an attributive adjective:

My soup is cold[/ex]

2) fun (used in various forms of address):

my lord; my dear Mrs. Adams[/ex]

3) fun (used in various exclamations of surprise, dismay, disagreement, etc.):

my goodness! my foot![/ex]

4) cvb fun (used as an exclamation of mild surprise or dismay):

My, what a big house this is![/ex]

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Etymology: 1125–75; ME mi, var. of min, OE mīn; see mine I usage: See me