Beseem Definition

bĭ-sēm
beseems
verb
beseems
To be appropriate for; befit.
American Heritage
To be suitable or appropriate (to)
Webster's New World

(archaic, transitive and intransitive) To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).

This inn beseems well for a weary traveller.
Wiktionary

(archaic, transitive and intransitive) To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word).

1819: “Lady,” said Cedric, “this beseems not; were further pledge necessary, I myself, offended, and justly offended, as I am, would yet gage my honour for the honour of Ivanhoe.” — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe.
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Origin of Beseem

  • Middle English bisemen bi- be- semen to seem seem

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From be- + seem.

    From Wiktionary

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