Early; timely; seasonable. "Forehanded care." Jer. Taylor.
Beforehand with one's needs, or having resources in advance of one's necessities; in easy circumstances; as, a forehanded farmer. [U.S.]
Formed in the forehand or fore parts. A substantial, true-bred beast, bravely forehanded. Dryden.
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