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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unbesemingly,) Unbeseemingly, adv. [17th c. Eng. vnbeseemingly (1617).] In an unseemly fashion, unbecomingly. —1683 Edinb. Surgeons II 274.
Being called upon to pay ther quarter compts … did with most insolent & rude expressions very unbeseemingly refused [sic] to pay any
