Adverb
In good season or time; before it is late; seasonably; early.
In a short time; soon; speedily; forth with.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI watch over you betimes to protect you from wild beasts in human form. Ignatius of Antioch
Small habits well pursued betimes May reach the dignity of crimes. Hannah More
Next morning I was up betimes -- I sent the Crier round, All with his bell and gold-laced hat to say I'd give a pound To find that little vulgar Boy, who'd gone and used me so; But when the Crier cried, 'O Yes! Richard Harris Barham
He that would be old long must begin betimes. Portuguese Proverb
He that would be old long, must be old betimes. English Proverb
He who buys betimes buys cheaply. Italian Proverb