Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hest
noun
/hɛst/
Definition
An obsolete term meaning a command or decree.
Examples
- “The king issued his hest, and his subjects obeyed without question.”
- “In the old tales, a hero would often follow the hest of the wise elder.”
Meaning
Hest refers to a directive or order that typically conveys authority. It is rarely used in modern English but can appear in historical texts or poetry to imply a strong request or command.
Synonyms
- command
- decree
- directive
- order
