T. Arnold.
4. Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; as, the
grass is forward, or forward for the season; we have a forward spring.
The most forward bud Is eaten by the canker ere it blow.
Shak.
For"ward (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Forwarded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Forwarding.] 1. To help onward; to advance; to promote; to accelerate;
to quicken; to hasten; as, to forward the growth of a plant; to forward
one in improvement.
2. To send forward; to send toward the place of destination; to
transmit; as, to forward a letter.
For"ward*er (?), n. 1. One who forwards or promotes; a promoter. Udall.
2. One who sends forward anything; (Com.) one who transmits goods; a
forwarding merchant.