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Beseen vs Beseem - What's the difference?

beseen | beseem |

As verbs the difference between beseen and beseem

is that beseen is while beseem is (archaic|transitive and intransitive) to appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).

As an adjective beseen

is (dialectal) furnished; arrayed; dressed; equipped.

beseen

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) besene, besein, past participle of .

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (dialectal) Furnished; arrayed; dressed; equipped.
  • (archaic) Accomplished; versed.
    • (Spenser)
    Derived terms
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    Etymology 2

    From besee.

    Verb

    (head)
  • .

    • beseem

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To appear, seem, look (with some qualifying word).
    • This inn beseems well for a weary traveller.
  • (archaic, transitive and intransitive) To be appropriate or creditable (without qualifying word).
  • * Clarendon
    • a duty well beseeming the preachers
  • * Hooker
    • What form of speech or behavior beseemeth us, in our prayers to God?
  • :* 1819': “Lady,” said Cedric, “this '''beseems not; were further pledge necessary, I myself, offended, and justly offended, as I am, would yet gage my honour for the honour of Ivanhoe.” —