v. t.
And thus it behooved Christ to suffer. Luke xxiv. 46. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To be necessary, fit, or suitable; to befit; to belong as due. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Advantage; behoof. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
It shall not be to his behoove. Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Advantageous; useful; profitable. [ Archaic ] --