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determiner, pronoun
  1. 1
    used for referring to a woman, girl, or female animal when they have already been mentioned or when it is obvious which one you are referring to

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    1. a.
      belonging to her, or relating to her

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  2. 2
    mainly literary used for referring to a nation, a ship, or a car when it has already been mentioned or when it is obvious which one you are referring to

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