betimes
The origin and history of betimes.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English betymes, from bi ("by") + time + the adverbial suffix -s. By surface analysis it is betime + -s (adverbial suffix). Compare also betides.
The origin and history of betimes.
Comes from Middle English betymes, from bi ("by") + time + the adverbial suffix -s. By surface analysis it is betime + -s (adverbial suffix). Compare also betides.
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