[ adv ] in good time <adv.all> he awoke betimes that morning
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.
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.