{ } 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. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

To rise betimes is often harder than to do all the day's work. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with. [ 1913 Webster ]

He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]