ppl. a. Obs. [f. FORE- pref. + SPENT, pple. of SPEND.] Spent previously.
1578. Chr. Prayers, in Priv. Prayers (1851), 541. Such as that part of our life hath been, which is forespent, such will the residue be, or rather much worse through default of age.
1590. Spenser, F. Q., I. ix. 43.
| Is not enough thy euill life forespent? | |
| For he, that once hath missed the right way, | |
| The further he doth goe, the further he doth stray. |
1611. Shaks., Cymb., II. iii. 64.
| And towards himselfe, his goodnesse fore-spent on vs, | |
| We must extend our notice. |
1624. Heywood, Gunaik., II. 88.
| I am virgin still | |
| Haue to this houre remaind, my happier dayes | |
| Are all forsespent. |
1641. Brome, Joviall Crew, II. Wks. 1873, III. 380.
| Chid me into tears; | |
| And a confession of my forespent life. |
