3. Superiority; advantage; start; precedence. And, but for ceremony, such a wretch . . . Had the forehand and vantage of a king. Shak.
FOREHAND
Fore"hand`, a.
Defn: Done beforehand; anticipative.
And so extenuate the forehand sin. Shak.
FOREHANDED
Fore"hand`ed, a.
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.
FOREHEAD
Fore"head, n.
1. The front of that part of the head which incloses the brain; that part of the face above the eyes; the brow.
2. The aspect or countenance; assurance. To look with forehead bold and big enough Upon the power and puissance of the king. Shak.