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betime
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betime, adv. [Pref. be- (for by) + time; that is, by the proper time. The -s is an adverbial ending.].
- In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early. [1913 Webster]"To measure life learn thou betimes." [1913 Webster]"To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work." [1913 Webster]
- In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with. [1913 Webster]"He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes." [1913 Webster]
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