paravant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Par"a*vant`, Par"a*vant` adverb (Also<
  • Paravant
  • Paravant
)
Etymology
OF. par avant. See Par, and lst Avaunt.
Definitions
  1. In front; publicly. Obs. Spenser.
  2. Beforehand; first. Obs. Spenser.

Webster 1913