beforehan

adv. [ Before + hand. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with. [ 1913 Webster ]

Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

The last cited author has been beforehand with me. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime. [ 1913 Webster ]

They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]