hereat

[ heer-at ]

adverb

1. at this time; when this happened.
2. by reason of this; because of this.

hereat

/ ˌhɪərˈæt /

adverb

1. archaic.
   because of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of hereat¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, hereat is from Middle English here at. See here, at ¹

Example Sentences

Hereat there arose a loud clamour from those knights and men-at-arms, with great reproaches and threats.

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Hereat the outraged parent demanded, not that he should pay damages for breach of promise, but his share of the cost of the cow.

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Hereat he wept, dolefully, and forgot his discourse on the duty of guests to their hosts' daughters.

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I think I told you before, that there are no walls around the barracks out hereat least, we have not met any yet.

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The bishops were sore abashed hereat, and driuen to a shrewd pinch.

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