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[ uh -fawr -hand, uh -fohr - ] SHOW IPA
/ əˈfɔrˌhænd, əˈfoʊr- / PHONETIC RESPELLING
Origin of aforehand 1400–50; late Middle English. See afore, hand
Words nearby aforehand A fool and his money are soon parted, A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, afoot, afore, foregone conclusion, a, aforehand , aforementioned, aforesaid, aforethought, aforetime, a fortiori
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Example sentences from the Web for aforehand He took the bridle in his hand and rode forth, the host nigh to him; and at his side went he who had betrayed him aforehand .
The Romance of Morien | Jessie L. Weston
Next to these he affects lotteries naturally, and bequeaths the best prize in his will aforehand ; when his hopes fall he's blank.
Character Writings of the 17th Century | Various
If my folks had asked me aforehand I'd a-been named plain John.
Galusha the Magnificent | Joseph C. Lincoln
You serve me such a imperant trick again, as to bring my ale a quarter of a hour aforehand , that's all!
The Channings | Mrs. Henry Wood
Methinks, the blinking and false lights of their shops should have minded them of their quarter, in the other world, aforehand .
The Visions of Dom Francisco de Quevedo Villegas | Dom Francisco de Quevedo
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