betimes

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It originated as Union Army surplus fabric after the Civil War, and 19th-century officers wore it betimes with a cowboy hat, or with an Abe Lincoln stovepipe topper.

From Los Angeles Times

Housman’s poetic observation: “Smart lad, to slip betimes away / from fields where glory does not stay.”

From Washington Post

“Smart lad, to slip betimes away/ From fields where glory does not stay…” A.E.

From Washington Times

Mariquita awoke early to see Sarella entering her room, and it surprised her, for her cousin was not fond of leaving her bed betimes.

From Project Gutenberg

The excitement of the previous night banished sleep from our eyes, and rising betimes we formed our plans for the day's work.

From Project Gutenberg