1780 June 306/2 That time-tried form of government, under which he finds himself.
1870 J. Ruskin (1875) i. 28 Faithful servant of time-tried principles.
1960 4 July 2/1 The time-tried ways by which votes are sought.
2009 (Nexis) 26 Apr. 13 Time-tried methods of organization and coaching.