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English word origin

Etymology of tried

From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

simple past and past participle of try

adj

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable. · Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

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From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.

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