Definitions
1.nounTrial, attempt.
2.nounExamination and determination; test.
3.nounThe qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
4.nounTrial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
5.nounTested purity or value.
6.nounThe act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.
7.nounThe alloy or metal to be assayed.
8.verbTo attempt (something).
9.verbTo try, attempt (to do something).
10.verbTo analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
11.verbTo test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
12.verbTo affect.
13.verbTo try tasting, as food or drink.