behoof

behoof Definition

be·hoof (bē ho̵̅o̅f′, bi-)

noun

behalf, benefit, interest, sake, etc.

Etymology: ME bihove, profit, benefit < OE behofe (dat. of *bihof) < WGmc *behafjan < be- + *hafjan: see heave

behoof Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

own: But that state transacted business on a hardly less grand scale on its own behoof.

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