1520s, present-participle adjective from beseem. Related: Beseemingly.
early 13c., "to seem; to be seemly," from be- + seem (v.). Related: Beseemed; beseeming.
1580s, "not befitting, inappropriate, unsuitable," from un- (1) "not" + beseeming. A common 17c. word.
updated on May 21, 2017
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