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   Behoof , n. [OE. to bihove for the use of, AS. behōf advantage, a word implied in behōflīc necessary; akin to Sw. behof, Dan. behov, G. behuf, and E. heave, the root meaning to seize, hence the meanings “to hold, make use of.” See Heave, v. t.] Advantage; profit; benefit; interest; use.
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   No mean recompense it brings
   To your behoof.
   Milton.
   
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