tried
adj/tɹaɪd/
Etymology From Middle English tried, tryed, equivalent to try + -ed.
1
Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
2
Law Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
- Derived terms
- fore-tried, nontried, time-tried, tried and trusted
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