† aˈforeward, adv. and prep. Obs.
[f. afore + -ward (defining place or position, as against time).]
A. adv. a. Of order: First of all, first in rank. b. Of place: In front.
| 1297 R. Glouc. 567 So þat avoreward Þe bissop hii chose of Baþe Water Giffard. c 1300 Beket 492 For ther were furst and Aforeward: the Kyng and his sone. c 1380 Sir Ferumb. 3380 Roland was þe furste of alle{revsc} þat rod afforeward. |
B. prep. [The adv. with defining obj.] In front of.
| c 1380 Sir Ferumb. 3923 Ac furst and afforeward alle Prykede a cosyn of þe Amyralle. |