timeous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈtaɪməs/
Etymology
From earlier timous, from Middle English tymous, *tymwos, *tymwis (“early”), equivalent to timewise. Cognate with Scots timeous (“timely”). By surface analysis, time + -ous.
Meanings
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(Scotland, South-Africa, especially, not-comparable) In sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.
We sincerely hope, however, that a timeous and speedy adoption of energetic and conciliatory measures will waft such a dreadful calamity far distant from our homes, and restore that confidence in society so necessary for the welfare of a commercial community.
1831, The Radical Reformer's Currycomb; Or, Scrub for Scrub, page 2:Now, the pursuer avers that he sent timeous notice, in terms of the conditions, to the defender, the seller. Be it observed that the words are that the objection must be intimated to the auctioneers not later than 7 p.m. on the following Friday, not that the intimation must be received by them not later than that hour.
1919, The Scottish Law Review and Sheriff Court Reports, page 93:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| timous | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
untimous · timeously · untimeous