beseem
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- unbeseeming adjective
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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There she stood With such a gentle pleasure in her looks As might beseem a river-nymph's soft eyes Gracing a bridal of the race whose flocks Were pastured on the borders of her stream.
From Poetical Works of William Cullen Bryant Household Edition by Stoddard, Richard Henry
At him to whom all are hurrying like ants to honey; but it does not beseem me to mention his name, for I have always hated boastfulness.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
And upon what takes place when they enter into their chamber and shut the door and face their sorrow alone with God, it does not beseem us to intrude.
From One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion by Alexander, Arch.
For, by what cantrip it wad ill beseem a man to judge, she was hingin’ frae a single nail an’ by a single wursted thread for darnin’ hose.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
And Maud saith— “Prithee, Jack, take no airs, for they beseem thee but very ill.”
From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)
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