2. To purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure
in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc. --Shak.
The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver
tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
--Ps. xii. 6.
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us,
as silver is tried. --Ps. lxvi.
10.
3. To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the
purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove;
to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to
try a man's opinions.
Let the end try the man. --Shak.
4. To subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause
suffering or trouble to.
Thus far to try thee, Adam, I was pleased. --Milton.