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where·at       [hwair-at, wair-] Pronunciation Key
–conjunction
1.Literary.
a.at which: a reception whereat many were present.
b.to which; whereupon: a remark whereat she quickly angered.
–adverb
2.Archaic. in reference to which.
[Origin: 1200–50; ME; see where, at1]
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where·at       (hwâr-āt', wâr-)  Pronunciation Key 
conj.  
  1. Toward or at which.
  2. As a result or consequence of; whereupon.

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Whereat

Where*at"\, adv. 1. At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively.

They vote; whereat his speech he thus renews. --Milton.

Whereat he was no less angry and ashamed than desirous to obey Zelmane. --Sir P. Sidney.

2. At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended?

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