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behoof

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhuːf/

Definition of behoof

noun

[mass noun] archaic
  • benefit or advantage:to make laws for the behoof of the colony

Origin:

Old English behōf, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch behoef and German Behuf, also to heave

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