{ Betime (&unr_;), Betimes (&unr_;), } 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.[1913 Webster]
To measure life learn thou betimes.
To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work.
2. In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.[1913 Webster]
He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes.