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behestOne entry found. Main Entry: be·hest Pronunciation: \bi-ˈhest, bē-\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, promise, command, from Old English behǣs promise, from behātan to promise, from be- + hātan to command, promise — more at hight Date: 12th century 1 : an authoritative order : command
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