Meaning of the word selfsame in English

What does selfsame mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

selfsame

US /ˈself.seɪm/
UK /ˈself.seɪm/

Adjective

exactly the same; identical

Example:
It was the selfsame car I saw yesterday.
They lived in the selfsame house for fifty years.