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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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To measure life learn thou betimes. --Milton.
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To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the
day's work. --Barrow.
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2. In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.
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He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes.
--Shak.
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