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.
To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and
procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc.
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.
To subject to severe trial; to put to the test;
to cause suffering or trouble to.
To experiment with; to test by use; as, to
try a remedy for disease; to try a horse.
To strain; to subject to excessive tests; as,
the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's
patience.
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.
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.
To experience; to have or gain knowledge of by
experience.
To essay; to attempt; to endeavor.
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