I. adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hēr; akin to Old High German hier here, Old English hē he Date: before 12th century
1. in or at this place , now , in an arbitrary location , at or in this point, particular, or case , in the present life or state, hither ,
5. — used interjectionally in rebuke or encouragement
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. — used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pro noun or after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective
2. nonstandard — used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified
III. noun
Date: 1605
this place