01 adv. Beforehand; in anticipation.
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Beforehand; in anticipation.[Archaic or Dial.]“She is come aforehand to anoint my body.” — Mark xiv. 8.
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Webster, 1913
Aforehand
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02 a. Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to behindhand.
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Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to behindhand.[Archaic or Dial.]“Aforehand in all matters of power.” — Bacon.