beseeming

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Wherefore, we conclude, that Christ did voluntarily, and of set purpose, choose sitting as the fittest and best beseeming gesture for that holy banquet.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

Yet, still, had England said, “You’re free, Choose whom you will,” dear sir, to thee, For dress beseeming modest worth, I would have led our pilgrim forth.

From Cottage Poems by Brontë, Patrick

Why is that lean doctor so slow,—cadaverous man with hollow jaw and sunken eye, ill beseeming the richness of his mother church!

From The Warden by Trollope, Anthony

Time would come when M'tela would ceremoniously bring in his real present—assuredly magnificent as beseeming his power.

From The Leopard Woman by White, Stewart Edward

And made Verona's ancient citizens Cast by their grave, beseeming ornaments, To wield old partisans.

From Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 Italy and Greece, Part Two by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)