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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Betime

· Be·time · IPA /bɪˈtaɪm/
01 adv. In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early.
  1. 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. 2.
    In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.
    “He tires betimes that spurs too fast betimes.” — Shak.