beseem verb. [bɪ'si:m] arch. ME.
[from BE- 1 + SEEM verb.]
1. verb intrans. Seem, look. ME-L19.

2. verb trans. & intrans. (now usu. impers. in (it) beseems etc.).
a. With qualification: appear or look well, ill, etc., for (a person) to wear, have, do, etc. ME.
b. Without qualification: be fitting (for), be creditable (to). LME.

■ beseemingly adverb E17.

■ beseemingness noun M17.

■ beseemliness noun the quality of being beseemly M17.

■ beseemly adjective becoming, befitting M18.

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