fore-tried

adj — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From fore- + tried.

Tried or tested beforehand; proven.

1889-1890, Orson F. Whitney, Enoch Work meet for savior souls, redeemers rare, Noble and mighty ones, foretried, foreknown

Tried or used beforehand; previously used; unchaste. (of women)

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