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aforehand

The English word “aforehand” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. Beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.

adjective

  1. Beforehand in condition; forehanded.

Etymology

From Middle English aforehande, equivalent to afore- + hand. Compare Scots aforehaund.

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