behofþe

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === bihofþe, byhofþe, bihefþe, biofþe, byofþe, behoveth, bihouþe, bihofte, byhofte, behoft, behofde, behoud, biheofðe === Etymology === From Old English behōfe. === Noun === behofþe (plural behofþen) Benefit, advantage The interest, sake or behalf of someone (religion) Worship, glory (with reference to God) (plural only) Necessities; needs ==== Usage notes ==== This term is typically found as part of a phrase beginning with to; e.g. "to godes behofþe", meaning "for the glorification of God". ==== Synonyms ==== behove ==== Related terms ==== === References === “bihofþe, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 4 April 2018.