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Etymology

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From fore- +‎ tried.

Adjective

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fore-tried (comparative more fore-tried, superlative most fore-tried)

  1. Tried or tested beforehand; proven.
    • 1889-1890, Orson F. Whitney, Enoch
      Work meet for savior souls, redeemers rare, Noble and mighty ones, foretried, foreknown
  2. Tried or used beforehand; previously used; unchaste. (of women)

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