Be‐fore″hand′ (�), adv. [Before + hand.] 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.