BEFOREHAND

beforehand. Beforehand, ad. before in thing, time or place

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Be‐fore″hand′ (�), adv. [[Before + hand.]] 1. 1. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; — often followed by with.
Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger. Milton. The last cited author has been beforehand with me. Addison. 2. 2. By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime.
They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking. Hooker.