(a) To attack or assault (an enemy, a city, a person, etc.); besiege (a city, etc.); invade (property), plunder; capture (the golden fleece); (b) to make an attack or assault.

(a) Of sin, the devil, etc.: to harass or assail (sb.); also, to incite or tempt; (b) of harm, misfortune, etc.: to afflict (sb.); ~ with wo, etc., afflict (sb.) with suffering, etc.; of poison: to infect.

(a) Of passions, emotions, etc.: harass, assail, or come over (sb.); of nature: attack (the heart with love); (b) of death or sleep: come upon or overtake (sb.).

To address (sb.); berate (Fortune); rebuke, slander (sb.).

To attempt or venture (to do sth.); undertake (a task); follow (a way of life); ~ to obeien, refuse to bow; [cp. assaien].

Of a male: to mate or cover (a female).

To put (sb.) to the test, try out, examine [cp. assaien].