• Hest

    Origin

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

    Full definition of hest

    Noun

    hest

    (plural hests)
    1. (obsolete) Command, injunction.
      • 1610, , by William Shakespeare, act 3 scene 1FERDINAND: ... What is your name?MIRANDA. Miranda — O my father!
        I have broke your hest to say so.

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