Versed \Versed\, 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.
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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Versed \Versed\, a. [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st
Versed.]
(Math.)
Turned.
Versed sine. See under Sine, and Illust. of Functions.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Verse \Verse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Versed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Versing.]
To tell in verse, or poetry. [Obs.]
Playing on pipes of corn and versing love. --Shak.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |