Meanings
adjectivebeseemly (comparative more beseemly, superlative most beseemly)
comparative more beseemly · superlative most beseemly
- archaicfit; suitable; becoming
In beseemly order sitten there.
1742, William Shenstone, The Schoolmistress1 more example
To Connel's shop my SUSAN will I bring, To fit her finger with the wedding-ring; Procure the licence, and all else beside, Fit and beseemly for my bonny bride
1805, Ewan Clark, The Rustic
Origin
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