a. 1. Early; timely; seasonable. “Forehanded care.” Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Beforehand with one's needs, or having resources in advance of one's necessities; in easy circumstances; as, a forehanded farmer. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Formed in the forehand or fore parts. [ 1913 Webster ]

A substantial, true-bred beast, bravely forehanded. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]