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tried (iou)



tried ppl adjective. ME.
[from TRY verb + -ED1.]
Separated from the dross or refuse; (of a metal) purified, refined; (of fat) rendered, clarified; (of an egg-yolk) separated from the white; (of flour etc.) sifted, fine. Long rare or obsolete. ME.
Chosen, select, choice; excellent. LME-L16.
Proved or tested by experience or examination. LME.
tried and tested, tried and true proved reliable by experience.