betimes
AdverbSynonyms:
early
WordNet 3.0
Adverb (1)
- in good time“he awoke betimes that morning”Synonyms: early
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Betime \Be*time"\, Betimes \Be*times"\, adv. [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. [1913 Webster]
To measure life learn thou betimes.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work.— Barrow.[1913 Webster]
2.In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with. [1913 Webster]
He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes.— Shak.[1913 Webster]