behoof

noun

be·​hoof bi-ˈhüf 

bē-

: advantage, profit

for his own behoof

Word History

Etymology

Middle English behof, from Old English behōf profit, need; akin to Old English hebban to raise — more at heave entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

behoof

noun

be·​hoof bi-ˈhüf 

: advantage entry 1 sense 1, benefit

acted only for his own behoof