{ Be*time" (&?;), 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.