forefix meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

forefix

verb

Etymology From fore- + fix.

To fix or secure in advance

It pleased the Father of mercies in his matchless wisdom and boundless goodness, to will the existence of Sin, and graciously to decree, and immutably forefix the fall of his creatures, [...]1836, John Benson, The revival and rejection of an old traditional heresy ... or, The doctrine of God decreeing all sin examined and refuted:
Yea, thou art forefixing the verdict of the Judgment-seat of God.1890, Robert T. Jeffrey, The Salvation of the Gospel: A Series of Discourses - Page 409:

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It can't be doubted that the Powers above / Forefix some unions in the bonds of love.1891, William B. Felts, Hernarne: A Comedy - Page 3:

noun

Etymology From fore- + fix.

Nonstandard, Rare A prefix (all senses)

Here they placed the forefix dia to enarmosis and called this condition a di-enarmosis, This projection of the upper jaw might amount to a few millimetres or more.1897, Dental Record: A Monthly Journal of Dental Science Art and Literature, Volume 17
[...] a rebuke to Merrygreek's rude mode of speech: to have an M under one's girdle = to use a respectful forefix (Mr., Mrs., &c.) when addressing or mentioning a person.1906, Nicholas Udall, The Dramatic Writings of Nicholas Udall - Page 128:

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The attributive adjective has no particular forefix, as the noun has.1985, Bruno Novelli, A Grammar of the Karimojong Language - Page 59:

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