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timeous

[ tahy-muhs ]

adjective

, Chiefly Scot.
  1. timely; sufficiently early.


timeous

/ ˈtaɪməs /

adjective

  1. in good time; sufficiently early

    a timeous warning

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈtimeously, adverb
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Other Words From

  • timeous·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of timeous1

1425–75; time + -ous; replacing late Middle English ( Scots ) tymys ( -ish 1 )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of timeous1

C15: Scottish; see time , -ous
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Example Sentences

"The absence of timeous diagnosis resulted in Mr Cocozza losing two opportunities," he concluded.

From BBC

But see that ye come hame in timeous hours On your twa feet, an' nae upo' a' fours, Like ony haulket hummledoddy stirk, Tynin' yersel' an' wan'rin' i' the mirk.

Sir, while I abhor, I forgive—I pity; in proof of which, I give you timeous warning that there is intelligence from the other side of the Atlantic, which concerns you more nearly than any farther interest which you can possibly have in my inheritance.'

Come ower in time, before billy Harry come hame again; and let your visit be in timeous hours, else I'll gie you the back of the door to keep.—Wild reprobate!" she exclaimed to herself, on taking her leave; "to deny that the horse loch-leech can speak!

Of this weapon he determined to possess himself; and, by watching a fitting opportunity, he succeeded in getting hold of it unobserved, when he drew it gently towards him, and found his confidence greatly increased by the timeous acquisition.

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