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beseem

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be⋅seem

  [bi-seem] Archaic.
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–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.
Origin:
1175–1225; ME bisemen. See be-, seem
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be·seem   (bĭ-sēm')   
tr.v.   be·seemed, be·seem·ing, be·seems Archaic
To be appropriate for; befit.

[Middle English bisemen : bi-, be- + semen, to seem; see seem.]
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