aforehand

English

adv
Definitions
  • (archaic) Beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English aforehande prefix from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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