Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Timely

Timely (tīm"lē) , adjective

1.
Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.
The timely dew of sleep. — Milton
2.
Keeping time or measure. — Spenser

Timely , adverb

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. — Shakespeare