Hypertext Webster Gateway: "versed"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Versed \Versed\, a. [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st
{Versed}.] (Math.)
Turned.
{Versed sine}. See under {Sine}, and Illust. of {Functions}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
versed
adj : thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through
study or experience; "well versed in classical
languages" [syn: {knowledgeable}] [ant: {unversed}]
n : an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed)
useful for sedation and for reducing pain during
uncomfortable medical procedures [syn: {midazolam}, {Versed}]
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