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hest

American  
[hest] / hɛst /

noun

Archaic.
  1. behest.


hest British  
/ hɛst /

noun

  1. an archaic word for behest

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Etymology

Origin of hest

before 1150; Middle English hest ( e ), Old English hǣs; akin to hātan to bid

Example Sentences

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Amy Hest gently and expertly explores these themes in “The Summer We Found the Baby.”

From New York Times

She's nominated for folk album for "Silver Skies Blue," a collaboration with singer-songwriter Ari Hest. 

From Los Angeles Times

The folk revival legend is out with a new album on which she is paired with the New York singer-songwriter Ari Hest.

From The Guardian

The show follows the release of “Silver Skies Blue,” an album of duets with Ari Hest, a 37-year-old folk-pop singer whose strong, rounded baritone is a comfortable match for Ms. Collins’s ethereality.

From New York Times

Upon discovering Ari Hest’s song “Strangers Again,” singer Judy Collins knew she wanted to record it with him for her new album.

From Washington Times