adv. & a. [ Behind + hand. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. In arrears financially; in a state where expenditures have exceeded the receipt of funds. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In a state of backwardness, in respect to what is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing; dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work. [ 1913 Webster ]

In this also [ dress ] the country are very much behindhand. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]