beseem
Example Sentences
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Entertain them as I know thou canst; but ask them neither their names, nor whither they journey: that would not beseem thee.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
It would not beseem my insignificance to intrude upon him now.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
"Sir," said she, "it will not beseem me to wear a knight's garment."
From King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Unknown
Then the servant answered: "All this I know; but we have fared so ill in this house that mirth and laughter ill beseem us."
From Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages by Various
Tell me what,-- Thou speak'st of matters which beseem thee not.
From The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. by Hauff, Wilhelm
