01 n. That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction.
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That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction.“To do his master's high behest.” — Sir W. Scott.
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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.