Opportuneness

Opportuneness
Opportune Op`por*tune", a. [F. opporiun, L. opportunus, lit., at or before the port; ob (see {Ob-}) + a derivative of portus port, harbor. See {Port} harbor.] Convenient; ready; hence, seasonable; timely. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

This is most opportune to our need. --Shak. [1913 Webster] -- {Op`por*tune"ly}, adv. -- {Op`por*tune"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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