πεῖρα a test, i.e. attempt, experienceDerivation: from the base of G4008 (through the idea of piercing);KJV Usage: assaying, trial. G4008
Thayer:1) a trial, experience, attempt 2) to attempt a thing, to make trial of a thing or of a person 3) to have a trial of a thing 4) to experience, learn to know by experience
πεῖρα peira pi'-rah From the base of G4008 (through the idea of piercing); a test, that is, attempt, experienceKJV Usage: assaying, trial.