† beˈforce, v. Obs. rare.
[f. be- 2 + force v.]
1. trans. To force, ravish.
| c 1375 ? Barbour St. Theodera 556 Þe monk Theoderus..me beforsit be his slycht. |
2. ? To impose by force, to enforce.
| 1532 Dice Play (1850) 33 If there be broad laws beforced aforehand. |