behat

Verb

 * 1)  To place a hat upon (someone's head).

Verb

 * 1)  to penetrate, enter
 * 2)  to affect, influence, impinge, act on, bear on
 * 1)  to affect, influence, impinge, act on, bear on

Etymology
Equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1) promise

Usage notes
The Late West Saxon of Ælfric used this word for "a promise," while the Early West Saxon of King Alfred used instead.