aforehand

English

Etymology

From Middle English aforehande, equivalent to afore- +‎ hand. Compare Scots aforehaund.

Adverb

aforehand (not comparable)

  1. (archaic or dialectal) Beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.
    • Bible, Mark xiv. 8
      She is come aforehand to anoint my body.

Adjective

aforehand (comparative more aforehand, superlative most aforehand)

  1. Beforehand in condition; forehanded.
    He is aforehand with the world.
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