from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
versed
adj 1: thoroughly acquainted through study or experience; "this
girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson; "knowledgeable
about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read [syn:
{intimate}, {knowledgeable}, {versed}]
n 1: an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed)
useful for sedation and for reducing pain during
uncomfortable medical procedures [syn: {midazolam},
{Versed}]
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Versed \Versed\ (v[~e]rst), a. [Cf. F. vers['e], L. versatus, p.
p. of versari to turn about frequently, to turn over, to be
engaged in a thing, passive of versare. See {Versant}, a.]
Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study,
practice, etc.; skilled; practiced; knowledgeable; expert.
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Deep versed in books and shallow in himself. --Milton.
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Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures,
wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age.
--Southey.
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These men were versed in the details of business.
--Macaulay.
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