afore
Before; in advance of the time ofBefore; in advance of the time of.
UK/əˈfɔː/US/əˈfoɹ/
» Afore warned, afore armed.
Meaning
2 sensesBefore; in advance of the time of.
Before; situated geographically or metaphorically in front of.
Examples
1 sentencesAfore warned, afore armed.
Origin
From Middle English afore, aforn, from Old English onforan or ætforan; equivalent to a- +From Middle English afore, aforn, from Old English onforan or ætforan; equivalent to a- + fore.
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