foredeal

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Definition of foredeal in English English dictionary

An advantage; benefit

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.

Antonyms

afterdeal, afterdele

Etymology

() From earlier fordele, from Middle English foredel, foredele, equivalent to fore- +‎ deal. Compare Dutch voordeel, Low Saxon fortel, German Vorteil (“advantage”), Danish fordel, Swedish fördel. More at fore-, deal.