Found 2 items, similar to behest.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: behest behest n : an authoritative command or request
English → English (gcide) Definition: Behest Behest \Be*hest"\, n. [OE. biheste promise, command, AS. beh[=ae]s promise; pref. be- + h[=ae]s command. See Hest, Hight.] 1. That which is willed or ordered; a command; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster] To do his master's high behest. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. A vow; a promise. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The time is come that I should send it her, if I keep the behest that I have made. --Paston. [1913 Webster] Behest \Be*hest"\, v. t. To vow. [Obs.] --Paston. [1913 Webster]