attempt
The origin and history of attempt.
Etymology
From Old French atempter, from Latin attemptare, "to try, to test," from ad- ("toward") plus temptare ("to test").
The origin and history of attempt.
From Old French atempter, from Latin attemptare, "to try, to test," from ad- ("toward") plus temptare ("to test").
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