Hereaways

/ˌhɪərəˈweɪz/ adverb

Definition

In or near this place; around or about this location and vicinity.

Etymology

A variant or plural form of 'hereaway,' combining 'here' with 'away' and the adverbial plural suffix '-s,' which sometimes appears in English directional words.

Kelly Says

This word is so archaic that it barely appears in modern texts, but it's a perfect example of how English used to have multiple ways to express the same idea—'here,' 'hereabout,' 'hereaway,' and 'hereaways' all meant roughly the same thing.

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