Fōre'hānd/ed, a.
a. 1. Early; timely; seasonable. “Forehanded care.” Bp. Taylor.
Sense 2. Beforehand with one's needs, or having resources in advance of one's necessities; not behind-hand; in easy circumstances; as, a forehanded farmer. [U. S.]
Sense 3. Formed in the forehand or foreparts. A substantial, true-bred beast, bravely forehanded. Dryden.