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beseem

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to be fitting or proper
  • ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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The first known use of beseem was in the 13th century

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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.

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