aforehand

[ uh-fawr-hand, uh-fohr- ]

/ əˈfɔrˌhænd, əˈfoʊr- /

QUIZZES

Let the aeolian gusts transport you back to these popular Words of the Day from the month of May. How many do you remember?

Question 1 of 10

Which of the following words means “to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot”?

1400–50; late Middle English. See afore, hand

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