Obs. rare1. [f. Fr. expérimenter to EXPERIMENT: see -ATE3.] trans. To make experiment of, to try as an experiment.

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1670.  G. H., Hist. Cardinals, III. III. 325. This advertisement was experimentated by the Heads of the Factions in the Conclave of Pius the 5th. and the success answer’d their desires.

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