Dictionary entry

Forehanded

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Fore″hand′ed, a. 1. Early; timely; seasonable. “Forehanded care.” Jer. Taylor.

2. Beforehand with one's needs, or having resources in advance of one's necessities; in easy circumstances; as, a forehanded farmer.

3. Formed in the forehand or fore parts.

A substantial, true-bred beast, bravely forehanded. Dryden.