Be*hest" (?), n. [OE. biheste promise, command, AS. behs promise; pref. be- + hs 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.
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Be*hest", v. t. To vow. [Obs.]
Paston.
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