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