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tutkielma A written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject.
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puhekieltä A test, experiment; an assay.
puhekieltä An attempt.
1988, James McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom, Oxford 2003, p. 455:

This was Lee's first essay in the kind of offensive-defensive strategy that was to become his hallmark.

He retraced his steps to the front gate, which he essayed to open.