BEHOOF

Etymology

Noun

behoof (countable and uncountable, plural behoofs)

(dated) That which is advantageous to a person; behalf, interest, advantage, profit, benefit.

Usage notes

• Mainly found in phrases like "on (the/his/our/etc) behoof (of)".

Source: Wiktionary

Be*hoof", n. Etym: [OE. to bihove for the use of, AS. beh advantage, a word implied in beh necessary; akin to Sw. behof, Dan. behov, G. behuf, and E. heave, the root meaning to seize, hence the meanings "to hold, make use of." See Heave, v. t.]

Definition: Advantage; profit; benefit; interest; use. No mean recompense it brings To your behoof. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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