fore-tried en · ADJ
Etymology
From fore- + tried.
Meanings
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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)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fore-tried | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fore-tried | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| foretried | alternative | lexicographic |