etemology of hear, hear?

Answer 1

At the pub when someone asked who wants free beer? At the time it was spelt correctly but over time it morphed to the present day spelling and the difference was not spotted since both sounded the same.

Answer 2

Hear hear is an expression that originated as hear him, usually repeated. This imperative was used to call attention to a speaker's words, and naturally developed the sense of a broad expression of favour. This is how it is still used today, although one can always vary one's tone to express different sentiments; the Oxford English Dictionary noted around the turn of the century that the phrase is now the regular form of cheering in the House of Commons, and expresses, according to intonation, admiration, acquiescence, indignation, derision, etc.

Answer 3

they used to say "hear ye, hear ye" in olden days when a proclamation was being made... then they started using it in court to announce the judge and I guess it caught on

Answer 4

OK Thanks