English Explanatory Dictionary

hest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Command, injunction.

Pronunciation

/hɛst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hest.wav

Word forms

hest hests

Etymology

From Middle English heste, alteration of Middle English hes, from Old English hǣs (“command”). Akin to Old English hātan "to command". More at hight.

Related words

behest
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