beseem
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It would ill beseem the honor of this house to turn from its threshold a suppliant who asks of you nothing save what Christian love and God's command alike enjoin upon you as a duty.
From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Paul Heyse
At him to whom all are hurrying like ants to honey; but it does not beseem me to mention his name, for I have always hated boastfulness.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
D. betamen to beseem, G. ziemen, Goth. gatiman, and E. tame.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
And upon what takes place when they enter into their chamber and shut the door and face their sorrow alone with God, it does not beseem us to intrude.
From One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion by Arch. Alexander
Those robes your character beseem; When they are worn we'll make you new.
From The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches by Epiphanius Wilson
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