Time"ly, a. [Compar. Timelier (?); superl. Timeliest.]

1.

Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.

"The timely dew of sleep."

Milton.

2.

Keeping time or measure.

Spenser.

 

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Time"ly, adv.

Early; soon; in good season.

Timely advised, the coming evil shun. Prior.

Thanks to you, That called me timelier than my purpose hither, For I have gained by it. Shak.

 

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