a. Obs. In 4 behouesum, behofsam. [f. BEHOOF + -SOME.] Useful, of service.
c. 1330. Arth. & Merl., 2803. Pray to Crist … A king ous sende that bihouesum be To the right ogains the wrong.
1340. Ayenb., 99. He is þe vayreste and mest behofsam.
