assay
The origin and history of assay.
Etymology
From Old French "assai," a trial or test, related to "essai" (attempt) — the same root that gives English "essay".
The origin and history of assay.
From Old French "assai," a trial or test, related to "essai" (attempt) — the same root that gives English "essay".
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