Obs. Forms: 2 foreweard, 3–4 foreward(e, (3 voreward, 4 vorewerde), 3–6 forward(e, (5 forwart). [OE. foreweard str. fem., forewarde wk. fem., f. FORE- pref. + weard str. fem. security, precaution: see WARD sb. Cf. Du. voorwaarde, ON. forvǫrðr.] An agreement, compact, covenant, promise.
O. E. Chron., an. 1109. Ðær wurdon þa fore-wearda full worhte.
c. 1205. Lay., 1091. Al þat forward was ileft.
1340. Ayenb., 215. Þet me maki uorewerdes.
c. 1450. Chester Pl., Deluge, 345. A forwards now with thie I make.
