Betimes

/bɪˈtaɪmz/ adverb

In good time; early; before the expected moment; seasonably or in a timely manner.

From Middle English 'bitimes,' combining 'be-' (by) with 'times' (time), literally meaning 'by times' or 'in good time.' Common in Early Modern English but now archaic.

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