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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hest(e, Heist, n. [ME. hest (also heast, heest), early heste (c 1175).] Bidding, command. Also, a vow, promise. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. iii. 36.
The flude of Troy … Birnand at Venus hest contrair Achill Id. Æn. ii. vi. 75.
Throu thir wordis of Panthus, and goddis heste Ib. x. 84.
Thi moderis heist on na wys nedis thé dowt Ib. vii. x. 43.
The prynce ... Ne list not ... breik his heist 1587-99 Hume vi. 47.
Sa … rauenous beists, Of God maist high they hald the heists