BETIMES

early, betimes

(adverb) in good time; “he awoke betimes that morning”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

betimes (not comparable)

(dated) In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably.

(archaic) In a short time, soon; quickly, forthwith.

Source: Wiktionary


Be*time", Be*times", adv. Etym: [Pref. be- (for by) + time; that is, by the proper time. The -s is an adverbial ending.]

1. In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early. To measure life learn thou betimes. Milton. To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work. Barrow.

2. In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with. He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes. Shak.

BETIME

Be*time", Be*times", adv. Etym: [Pref. be- (for by) + time; that is, by the proper time. The -s is an adverbial ending.]

1. In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early. To measure life learn thou betimes. Milton. To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work. Barrow.

2. In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with. He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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