BEHOOF


Meaning of BEHOOF in English

n.

Pronunciation: bi- ' hüf, b ē -

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English behof, from Old English beh ō f profit, need; akin to Old English hebban to raise ― more at HEAVE

Date: before 12th century

: ADVANTAGE , PROFIT <for his own behoof >

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