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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BYTIMES, adv. [′bɑɪ′təimz]
1. Occasionally. See also Betimes.Mry.(D) 1824 J. Cock Hamespun Lays 102:
As far's I think, there's nae great harm To tak' a sup bytimes.
2. Early, betimes.Sc. 1816 Scott O. Mortality xxii.:
I will call you by times in the morning to be present at their consultation.
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