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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Behest, Beheist, n. [e.m.E. behest, ME. behest(e, beheest(e, OE. behǽs.] Promise, vow. c1450-2 Howlat 70.
He … held all hale the behest he hecht to the king
Ib. 855.
It was haile his behest
a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 50.
Of hir behest he had greit comforting
1513 Doug. iii. ii. 101.
A bull to brycht Appollo for his beheist
Ib. iv. v. 120.
Mercur, but arest, Dressyt to obey hys gret faderis behest

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