Beforehand
Pronunciation : Be*fore"hand`
Part of Speech : adv.
Etymology : [Before + hand.]
Definition : 1. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with. Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger. Milton. The last cited author has been beforehand with me. Addison.
2. By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime. They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking. Hooker.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Be*fore"hand`
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded. Rich and much beforehand. Bacon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913