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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

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