to divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from the good.-to purify or refine, as metals; to melt out, and procure in a pure state, as oil, tallow, lard, etc.-to prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test; as, to try weights or measures by a standard; to try a man's opinions.-to subject to severe trial; to put to the test; to cause suffering or trouble to.-to experiment with; to test by use; as, to try a remedy for disease; to try a horse.-to strain; to subject to excessive tests; as, the light tries his eyes; repeated disappointments try one's patience.-to examine or investigate judicially; to examine by witnesses or other judicial evidence and the principles of law; as, to try a cause, or a criminal.-to settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms; as, to try rival claims by a duel; to try conclusions.-to experience; to have or gain knowledge of by experience.-to essay; to attempt; to endeavor.-to exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn.-to do; to fare; as, how do you try!-a screen, or sieve, for grain.-act of trying; attempt; experiment; trial.-refined; select; excellent; choice.