† beˈforce,v.Obs.rare. [f. be- 2 + force v.] 1.trans. To force, ravish. c1375? Barbour St. Theodera 556 Þe monk Theoderus..me beforsit be his slycht. 2. ? To impose by force, to enforce. 1532Dice Play (1850) 33 If there be broad laws beforced aforehand.