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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Behovelike,) Behowelyke, a. [ONhb. behóflic, ME. bihuflik, behovely.] Needful, appropriate. — a1400 Leg. S. xxxvi. 383.
Of a uergine borne wes Criste; Tharfore to trou is behowe-lyke That Sancte Johnne wes nocht hyme lyke
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"Behovelike adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/behovelike>