betimes

[ bih-tahymz ]

/ bɪˈtaɪmz /

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adverb

early; in good time: He was up betimes doing his lessons.

occasionally; at times.

Archaic. within a short time; soon.

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Origin of betimes

1275–1325; Middle English bitimes, equivalent to bitime (from phrase bi time by time) + -s -s1

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Examples from the Web for betimes

Physarella lusitanica Torrend is a globose form depressed above or betimes discoidal, occurring on Eucalyptus trees in Portugal.
The North American Slime-Moulds|Thomas H. (Thomas Huston) MacBride
Betimes she comes, and ever with healing to my brain; but it is not the wife who slept by my side.
The Serf|Guy Thorne
But it is such a relief to write them betimes—when you are sure of a patient hearing.
The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2|Elizabeth Bisland
Betimes he enjoyed himself in society and in trips to the counties.
Historic Inventions|Rupert S. Holland

Our night quarters--we reached them betimes--was Heften, in the middle of a beautiful forest of boxwood.
Travels in Central Asia|Arminius Vmbry

British Dictionary definitions for betimes

betimes

/ (bɪˈtaɪmz) /

adverb archaic

in good time; early

in a short time; soon

Word Origin for betimes

C14 bitimes; see by, time

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Word Origin and History for betimes