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Beseem

[bih-seem]

be·seem

[bih-seem] Archaic.
verb (used with object)
1.
to be fit for or worthy of; become: conduct that beseems a gentleman.
verb (used without object)
2.
to be suitable or fitting.

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to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
to run away hurriedly; flee.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English bisemen. See be-, seem

un·be·seem·ing, adjective
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beseem (bɪˈsiːm)
 
vb
archaic to be suitable for; befit

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