Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗To attempt (something). · To try, attempt (to do something). · To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.). · To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
Trial, attempt. · Examination and determination; test. · The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something. · Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
From Middle English assay (noun) and assayen (verb), from Anglo-Norman assai (noun) and Anglo-Norman assaier (verb), from Old French essai. Doublet of essay.
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