betimes

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English betymes, from bi (“by”) + time + adverbial -s. By surface analysis, betime +‎ -s (adverbial suffix). Compare also betides. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /bɪˈtaɪmz/, /bəˈtaɪmz/ Rhymes: -aɪmz === Adverb === betimes (not comparable) (dated) In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably. (archaic) In a short time, soon; quickly, forthwith. 1898, The High History of the Holy Graal, translated by Sebastian Evans, Branch IX, Title II: [O]ne prayed God right heartily aloud that He would send them betimes a knight that durst convoy them through this strait pass. ==== Translations ====