Obs. rare–1 [f. FOR-2, FORE- pref. + DRIFT.] ? Purpose, preconceived design.
1549. Chaloner, trans. Erasm. Moriæ Enc., S j b. Shewed vpon Children, vpon burdes of the ayre, and other thynges smallie sensed or no whitte, as whiche liue by no arte nor fordrifte [orig. solticitudine].
