The action of attempting to bring about or cause something; endeavour; attempted instigation; contrivance; machination. Obsolete.

In extended use: earnest search for or endeavour to obtain something. Chiefly with make. Obsolete.

A catching at, an endeavour to get, esp. by address or art; the making of ad captandum appeals.

Effort (esp. through legal action) to obtain or get possession of something. Obsolete.