betimes

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English betymes, from bi (“by”) + time + adverbial -s. By surface analysis, betime + -s (adverbial suffix). Compare also betides.

Example Sentences

• "Behold, as wilde asses in the desart, goe they foorth to their worke, rising betimes for a pray: the wildernes yeeldeth food for them, and for their children."
• "They slept well that night and betimes next morning the mother of Alaeddin arose and went with her bowl to the King's court which she found closed."
• "“I’ll answer for it, that he hath faced both the Catalan and the Moor, in his time, young as he may seem. Thou knowest that the nobles are wont to carry their sons, as children, early into the fight, that they may learn the deeds of chivalry betimes.”"