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Definition of Trying on
1. Noun. Putting clothes on to see whether they fit.
Definition of Trying on
1. Verb. (present participle of try on) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trying On
Literary usage of Trying on
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Our Mutual Friend by Charles ( Dickens (1865)
"If it was only sitting at my bench, cutting out and sewing, it would be comparatively
easy work; but it's the trying- on by the great ladies that takes it ..."
2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1886)
"It would be very trying on the court as well as receiver, if the latter, in
operating a railroad, were compelled to obtain the sanction of the court for all ..."
3. Social life of the Chinese by Justus Doolittle (1866)
"Sifting four Eyes."—Expelling the Filth.—Placing the bridal Bedstead in Position.
— trying on her wedding Garments.—Sending the bridal Sedan for the Bride. ..."
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