Aforehand \A*fore"hand`\, a. Prepared; previously provided; -- opposed to {behindhand}. [Archaic or Dial.] Aforehand in all matters of power. --Bacon. Aforehand \A*fore"hand`\adv. Beforehand; in anticipation. [Archaic or Dial.] She is come aforehand to anoint my body. --Mark xiv. 8.