betimes Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in good time
    early.
    • he awoke betimes that morning

WordNet

Be*time", Be*times" adverb (Also<
  • Betime
  • Betimes
)
Etymology
Pref. be- (for by) + time; that is, by the proper time. The -s is an adverbial ending.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913