forstand

To stand against; stand in front of so as to bar the way; block; oppose; withstand.

And ſure, although it was invented to eaſe his mynde of griefe, there be a number of caveats therein to forewarne other young gentlemen to foreſtand with good government their folowing yl fortunes; […]

"As he would more of them had not wise God, Wierd forstood him, and the man's courage."

To understand; comprehend.

How can I forstand your Professors, when they dinna forstand themselves.