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Definition of Try
| v. t. | 1. | To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; - frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from the good. | | 2. | To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc. | | 3. | To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions. | | 4. | To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to. | | 5. | To experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse. | | 6. | To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience. | | 7. | (Law) To examine or investigate judicially; to examine by witnesses or other judicial evidence and the principles of law; as, to try a cause, or a criminal. | | 8. | To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions. | | 9. | To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience. | | 10. | To essay; to attempt; to endeavor. | | v. i. | 1. | To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn. | | 2. | To do; to fare; as, how do you try! | | n. | 1. | A screen, or sieve, for grain. | | 2. | Act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial. | | 3. | In Rugby and Northern Union football, a score (counting three points) made by grounding the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line; - so called because it entitles the side making it to a place kick for a goal (counting two points more if successful). | | a. | 1. | Refined; select; excellent; choice. |
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