An archaic or dialectal verb meaning to hint or intimate; to give a hint or suggestion about something.
From 'be-' (around, about) + 'hint' (a subtle suggestion, from uncertain origin). The 'be-' prefix made the hinting more deliberate or complete.
This word survives in some dialects and historical texts, showing how 'be-' verbs could be created productively in older English—if 'hint' was a verb, speakers could create 'behint' to suggest a thorough or deliberate hinting.
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