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adverb

Betimes, Betime adv.

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

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

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Etymology of 'Betimes'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Betimes" Quotes from Famous Books

... day Malandrach Tsarevich awoke betimes, rose from bed, dressed and washed himself, said his prayers, and bowed to all four sides. And after breakfast he went alone to take a walk, till at length he came outside the city, and perceived an immense stone building, surrounded by a wall; he walked ...

— The Russian Garland - being Russian Falk Tales • Various

... regret the services of a governor who can quit his bed so soon. That we of business habits stir betimes, is quite in reason; but there are those in this town, who would scarce believe their eyes did they ...

— The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas • James Fenimore Cooper

... they were up betimes, and mounted a few minutes before the hour at which the city gates would be opened. Sir Ralph and his dame rode first, Aline took her place between her brother and Edgar, the latter keeping a watchful eye over her horse, which was fresh after six or seven days' idleness. ...

— A March on London • G. A. Henty

... sweet church chimes In Pydel Vale, alas for me: I went into her room betimes; No more may ...

— Time's Laughingstocks and Other Verses • Thomas Hardy

... To get betimes in Boston town, I rose this morning early; Here's a good place at the corner—I must stand and see ...

— The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) • Various

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