That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction. To do his master's high behest. Sir W. Scott.
A vow; a promise. [Obs.] The time is come that I should send it her, if I keep the behest that I have made. Paston.
To vow. [Obs.] Paston.
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