BEHESTS

Noun

behests

plural of behest

Source: Wiktionary


BEHEST

Be*hest", n. Etym: [OE. biheste promise, command, AS. beh promise; pref. be- + h command. See Hest, Hight.]

1. That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction. To do his master's high behest. Sir W. Scott.

2. A vow; a promise. [Obs.] The time is come that I should send it her, if I keep the behest that I have made. Paston.

Be*hest", v. t.

Definition: To vow. [Obs.] Paston.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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