Hereat
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 At this time; upon this event. not-comparable
"Greatly distressed hereat, they declared themselves to deserve a fine, as lagarts; [...]"
- 2 At this; because of this. not-comparable
Example
More examples"Greatly distressed hereat, they declared themselves to deserve a fine, as lagarts; [...]"
Etymology
From Middle English her-att; here + at.