Em-pĭr'ie or Ĕm'pir-ie, n.

(123) (Synop., § 130), n. [See infra.]

1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon experiment and observation.
2. One who confines himself to applying the results of his own observation; wanting science; especially, in medical science, an ignorant and unlicensed practitioner; a quack; a charlatan.

Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics' pills. Locke.