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In some senses, beseem is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
ill, nearest
VERB + BESEEM
conduct
BESEEM + NOUN
kinsman
ADV.
such
verb
Generally with a qualifying word such as ill or well: to appear, look, or seem (a certain way for someone or something).
This inn beseems well for a weary wayfarer.
To ſay the truth, this fact was infamous, / And ill beſeeming any common man; / Much more a Knight, a Captaine, and a Leader.
Without any qualifying word: to be appropriate or creditable (for someone or something).
It beseems you not to grumble thus.
Giue me their Bodyes, that I may beare them hence / And giue them Buriall, as beſeemes their worth.
verb — accord or comport with
This inn beseems well for a weary wayfarer.
WiktionaryTo ſay the truth, this fact was infamous, / And ill beſeeming any common man; / Much more a Knight, a Captaine, and a Leader.
WiktionaryVVith that, her angels Face, vnſeene afore, / Like to the ruddie morne appeard in ſight, / Deawed with ſiluer drops, through ſweating ſore, / But ſomewhat redder, then beſeem'd aright, / Through toyle
WiktionarySuch conduct does not beseem you.
Tatoeba · #4125920"Fie, cousin!" said Elizabeth; "such thoughts ill beseem the nearest kinsman of the future queen of England."
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In some senses, beseem is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.