attempt vb. (ordinary sense of ‘endeavour’ freq.; 2 is 16th-17th c.)
1.
to try to win, obtain,
or subdue Wiv. IV. ii. 230, Tim. I. i. 127,
Lr. II. ii. 129
“him attempting who was
self-subdu'”
2.
to try to move or
influence
Mer.V. IV. i. 422
“I must attempt you
further.”
