English Dictionary

assay

/ˈæseɪ/

verb

(transitive) To attempt (something). / (archaic, intransitive) To try, attempt (to do something). / (transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).

She will assay the new recipe for the first time tonight.

意味（1）

(transitive) To attempt (something).

To-night let us assay our plot.

意味（2）

(archaic, intransitive) To try, attempt (to do something).

When Saul cam to Jerusalem he assayde to cople hymsilfe with the apostles, and they wer all afrayde of hym and beleved not that he was a disciple.

意味（3）

(transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).

意味（4）

(obsolete, transitive) To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.

I wold not by my wille that ony of vs were matched with hym

Nay said sir Gawayne not so

I wold not by my wille that ony of vs were matched with hym Nay said sir Gawayne not so it were shame to vs were he not assayed were he neuer soo good a knyghte

意味（5）

To affect.

when the heart is ill assay'd

意味（6）

To try tasting, as food or drink.