forepay

verb, noun — 2 senses

forepay

verb

Etymology From fore- + pay.

1

To pay beforehand or in advance.

  • The express charges were forepaid, and the box iron-bound. This last was a good precaution, for otherwise the box had gone to pieces long before reaching this point.1872, The Spirit of Missions - Volume 37 - Page 783
Synonyms
prepay

forepay

noun

Etymology From fore- + pay.

1

Payment made in advance.

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