v. t. 1. To think beforehand; to anticipate in the mind; to prognosticate. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The soul of every man
Prophetically doth forethink thy fall. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To contrive (something) beforehend. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To contrive beforehand. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]