n. [ OE. to bihove for the use of, AS. beh&unr_;f advantage, a word implied in beh&unr_;flīc 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
No mean recompense it brings
To your behoof. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. on-behalve in the name of, bihalven by the side of, fr. AS. healf half, also side, part: akin to G. halb half, halber on account of. See Be-, and Half, n. ] Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication. [ 1913 Webster ]
In behalf of his mistress's beauty. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
Against whom he had contracted some prejudice in behalf of his nation. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
In behalf of,
On behalf of,