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adj. - (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke adj. - Having provided for the future.

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  • But to tell the truth, I never was a very forward old fellow, nor what my farming neighbors call a forehanded one.
  • Toby was said to be the most thrifty and "forehanded" darkey in the settlement.
  • "forehanded" with the wood, he was not ready to give it.
  • "forehanded" than Marsdenites in general, had neglected to provide one for herself.
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