2 entries under this word

Timely

Time′ly, a.

adjective

a. [compar. TIMELIER; superl. TIMELIEST.]

Being in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. “The timely dew of sleep.” Milton.
Keeping time or measure. [Obs.] Spenser.

adverb

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. Prior.