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reaˈssay, v.
[re- 5 a.]
a. intr. To make a fresh attempt.
b. trans. To test the purity of (metals) again. Hence reaˈssaying vbl. n.
1598Florio, Rattentare, to reattempt, to reassaie. 1665R. Brathwait Comment Two Tales 140 In this sort she re⁓assaies to course him before she leave him. 1677Touchstone in Rigland Assay Gold & Silver W. 71 Four grains out of every twelve ounces that is marked, is..to be detained and kept for a reassaying. 1898Daily News 2 May 6/7 They require hall-marked silver to be re-assayed. |