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Webster 1913 Edition
Forehanded
Fore′handˊed
,Adj.
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[U.S.]
3.
Formed in the forehand or fore parts.
A substantial, true-bred beast, bravely
forehanded
. Dryden.
Webster 1828 Edition
Forehanded
FO'REHANDED
, a.1.
Early; timely; seasonable; as a forehanded care.2.
In America, in good circumstances as to property; free from debt and possessed of property; as a forehanded farmer.3.
Formed in the foreparts.A substantial true-bred beast, bravely forehanded.