beseem
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of beseem
First recorded in 1175–1225, beseem is from the Middle English word bisemen. See be-, seem
Example Sentences
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Messire, I have no mind to assume any dispute with you; yet you must be aware that it would ill beseem any one of true knightly courage to draw aside and to give you way.
From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard
It would ill beseem the honor of this house to turn from its threshold a suppliant who asks of you nothing save what Christian love and God's command alike enjoin upon you as a duty.
From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul
Tell me what,-- Thou speak'st of matters which beseem thee not.
From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm
D. betamen to beseem, G. ziemen, Goth. gatiman, and E. tame.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Of course, I have nothing to say against my daughter—she's my own uprearing, so it would ill beseem me to run her down.
From Frances Kane's Fortune by Meade, L. T.
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