ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Foredeal

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)diːl/ · noun

Meaning

An advantage; benefit; profit..

Definitions by Sense

An advantage; benefit; profit.
(UK dialectal, Scotland) The first place; lead; precedence; preference.
(UK dialectal, Scotland) Progress; advancement.
(UK dialectal, Scotland) To store; lay past; keep in reserve; hoard.

Example Sentences

[...] and at a great foredeal already; [and as for] such foredeal that they despair not of the...a deal, but that through the help of God, [our Grace and] other good ministers, these personages which [shall be now] sent shall undoubtedly conclude [...]

And thus the battaile was great, and oftentimes that one partie was at a foredele and anon at an afterdele, which endured long.

And though this be a great foredeal, and an excellent jewel, yet the great and unspeakable glory, that in time to come shall be declared in us, hath not yet appeared.

Synonyms for foredeal

Antonyms for foredeal

Related Words

Word Forms

foredeals
fordele
fordeal
fordeale
forthdeal
fordell
fordel
foredealing
foredealed

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does foredeal mean?

Foredeal means An advantage; benefit; profit..

What is a synonym for foredeal?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of foredeal?

Possible antonyms include afterdeal.

How do you use foredeal in a sentence?

[...] and at a great foredeal already; [and as for] such foredeal that they despair not of the...a deal, but that through the help of God, [our Grace and] other good ministers, these personages which [shall be now] sent shall undoubtedly conclude [...]

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