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behest

noun be·hest \bi-ˈhest, bē-\

Definition of BEHEST

1
:  an authoritative order :  command
2
:  an urgent prompting <called at the behest of my friends>
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Origin of BEHEST

Middle English, promise, command, from Old English behǣs promise, from behātan to promise, from be- + hātan to command, promise — more at hight
First Known Use: 12th century

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