forehanded

adjective

fore·hand·ed (ˌ)fȯr-ˈhan-dəd

: mindful of the future : prudent

: well-to-do

: forehand sense 2

forehandedly adverb

forehandedness noun

was forehanded enough to stock up on batteries for winter storms

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of forehanded was in 1650

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“Forehanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehanded. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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forehanded

adjective

fore·hand·ed fōr-ˈhan-dəd

fȯr-

: thinking of future needs : thrifty

forehandedly adverb

forehandedness noun

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