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int to circumstantiate these particulars, which I have only touched in the general. State Trials (1661).

To pledge by some act or declaration; to promise. State Trials (1529).

zley & W. -- In conclusion. (a) Finally. (b) In short. -- To try conclusions, to make a trial or an experiment. Like the famous ape, To try conclusions, in the basket creep. Shak.

nfidence then bore thee on secure Either to meet no danger, or to find Matter of glorious trial. Milton.

ss globe, on which are depicted the stars and constellations, and within which is a terrestrial globe.

One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the legal advocates united in the management of a case; as, the defendant has able counsel. The King found his counsel as refractory as his judges. Macaulay.…

To put, or throw, one's self upon the country, to appeal to one's constituents; to stand trial before a jury.

er for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of causes.

A court consisting of military or naval officers, for the trial of one belonging to the army or navy, or of offenses against military or naval law.

Affiction regarded as a test of patience or virtue; trial; disappointment; opposition; misfortune. Heaven prepares a good man with crosses. B. Jonson.

A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction. Hessian crucible (Chem.), a cheap, brittle, and fragile, but very refractory crucible, composed of the finest fire clay and sand, and commonly used for a single heating; -- named from the place of manufacture.

One who crucifies; one who subjects himself or another to a painful trial.

Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial. Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love Herrick.

Deserving censure; worthy of blame; faulty; immoral; criminal. State Trials (1413). If he acts according to the best reason he hath, he is not culpable, though he be mistaken in his measures. Sharp.

A short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race.

A tithing. [Obs.] State Trials (1630).

ne. Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.

pable of being brought down. [Obs.] As if God [were] deducible to human imbecility. State Trials (1649).

defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion. I once again Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. Milton. I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary. Burke.

Act of tasting; a slight trial. [Obs.] Berkeley.