whereon

[ wair-on, -awn, hwair- ]

conjunction

1. on what or which.

adverb

1. Archaic. on what?

whereon

/ wɛərˈɒn /

adverb

1. on what thing or place?

pronoun

1. on which thing, place, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of whereon¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, whereon is from the Middle English word wheron. See where, on

Example Sentences

The ever-agile Hamilton had outmaneuvered him to support assumption, which had then become “a principal ground whereon was reared up that Speculating phalanx,” which had subsequently conspired so insidiously, as Jefferson put it, “to change the political complexion of the government of the U.S.”

From Literature

And stop we presently did, in a gloomy street, at certain offices with an open door, whereon was painted MR.

From Literature

Then we looked back and saw where the clear line of Dracula’s castle cut the sky; for we were so deep under the hill whereon it was set that the angle of perspective of the Carpathian mountains was far below it.

From Literature

The walls were fluffy and heavy with dust, and in the corners were masses of spider’s webs, whereon the dust had gathered till they looked like old tattered rags as the weight had torn them partly down.

From Literature

She appeared to be looking over at our own seat, whereon was a dark figure seated alone.

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