hereat

American  

[heer-at] / hɪərˈæt /

adverb

1. at this time; when this happened.

2. by reason of this; because of this.

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hereat British  

/ ˌhɪərˈæt /

adverb

1. archaic  because of this

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Etymology

Origin of hereat

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

Example Sentences

Although at least two other tracks hosted the race in its early years, it has been run hereat Pimlico for the past 108 years.

From Washington Post

"However, the learned counsel...cannot derive the fullest succour from the aforesaid acquiescence... given its sinew suffering partial dissipation from an imminent display occurring in the impugned pronouncement hereat wherewithin unravelments are held qua the rendition recorded by the learned Rent Controller..."

From BBC

It went on: “However, the learned counsel ... cannot derive the fullest succour from the aforesaid acquiesence ... given its sinew suffering partial dissipation from an imminent display occurring in the impunged pronouncement hereat wherewithin unravelments are held qua the rendition recorded by the learned Rent Controller...”

From The Guardian

Arriving before Gibraltar, the inhabitants received him with continued shooting of great cannon bullets; but the pirates, instead of fainting hereat, ceased not to encourage one another, saying—‘We must make one meal upon bitter things before we come to taste the sweetness of the sugar this place affords.’

From Project Gutenberg

Hereat the King grew impatient, and said: What? heauie beast! doest thou take these to be conuenient hose for a King?

From Project Gutenberg