BEFOREHAND


Meaning of BEFOREHAND in English

adj.

Pronunciation: bi- ' fo ̇ r- ˌ hand, b ē -

Function: adverb or adjective

Date: 13th century

1 a : in anticipation b : in advance

2 : ahead of time : EARLY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.