afore Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*fore" adverb

Etymology

OE. afore, aforn, AS. onforan or ætforan; pref. a- + fore.

Definitions

1. Before. Obs.

   If he have never drunk wine afore. Shak.

2. (Naut.) In the fore part of a vessel.

A*fore" preposition

Definitions

1. Before (in all its senses). Archaic
2. (Naut.) Before; in front of; farther forward than; as, afore the windlass.