aforehand Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*fore"hand` adverb
Definitions
  1. Beforehand; in anticipation. Archaic or Dial.
    She is come aforehand to anoint my body. Mark xiv. 8.
A*fore"hand` adjective
Definitions
  1. Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to behindhand. Archaic or Dial.
    Aforehand in all matters of power. Bacon.

Webster 1913