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Webster 1913 Edition


Versed

Versed

(vẽrst)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
versé
, L.
versatus
, p. p. of
versari
to turn about frequently, to turn over, to be engaged in a thing, passive of
versare
. See
Versant
,
Adj.
]
Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study, practice, etc.; skilled; practiced; knowledgeable; expert.
Deep
versed
in books and shallow in himself.
Milton.
Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was
versed
beyond any person of his age.
Southey.
These men were
versed
in the details of business.
Macaulay.

Versed

,
Adj.
[L.
versus
turned, p. p.
vertere
. See 1st
Versed
.]
(Math.)
Turned.
Versed sine
.
See under
Sine
, and Illust. of
Functions
.