A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1600-1610
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(Betimes,) Betym(e)s, adv. [ME. by-, bi-, betymes, -times, properly two words.]
1. Occasionally; at certain times. 1456 Hay II. 97/8.
Thou may use thame betymes as may be sene spedefull 1456 Ib. 104/30.
Quhat gude … that ever cum tharof be tymes
2. Early; in good time. a1605 Montg. Devot. P. v. 2.
To call for grace betyms at God begin 1600-1610 Melvill 403.
Let [= late] at night, and betymes in the morning
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