Middle English Dictionary Entry
untọ̄̆-fōre prep.
Entry Info
Forms | untọ̄̆-fōre prep. Also ontofor. |
Etymology | From untọ̄̆ prep. & fōr(e prep. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. tofore(n prep.
1.
Before (sb., God), in the presence of.
Associated quotations
- c1425(a1420) Lydg.TB (Aug A.4)2.1663 : Þou wost ful lyte Vn-to fore whom þou hast þi tale tolde.
- (?a1439) Lydg.FP (Bod 263)2.2406 : Thei it remembrid be writyng ful notable Onto-for God a thyng ful comendable.