essaier

== Old French == === Alternative forms === assaier (Anglo-Norman) === Etymology === From essai (“an attempt”), from Latin exagium (“a weighing”), from exigere (“test”). === Verb === essaier to try; to make an effort ==== Conjugation ==== This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide. ==== Related terms ==== essai ==== Descendants ==== French: essayer → Middle English: assayen, assaien, assaie, assay, assaye, asay, asaye, asayn, a-say, saie, sayen, sayeEnglish: assay, sayScots: say, sey