foredeal

Definitions

1. An advantage; benefit; profit.
2. The first place; lead; precedence; preference.
   Scotland, UK, dialectal
3. Progress; advancement.
   Scotland, UK, dialectal

Examples

“[...] and at a great foredeal already; [and as for] such foredeal that they despair not of the...a deal⟳, but that through the help⟳ of God, [our Grace and] other good ministers, these personages which [shall be now] sent shall undoubtedly conclude⟳ [...]”

“And thus the battaile was great, and oftentimes that one partie was at a foredele and anon at an afterdele, which endured long.”

“And though this be a great foredeal, and an excellent jewel, yet the great and unspeakable glory, that in time to come⟳ shall be declared in us, hath not yet appeared.”

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