Vĕrsed, p. a.

(vĕrst), p. a. [Fr. versé, It. versato, Sp. & Pg. versado, from Lat. versatus, p. p. of versari, to turn about frequently, to turn over, to be engaged in a thing. See VERSANT.] Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study, practice, and the like; skilled; practiced. “Deep versed in books.” Milton.

Those opinions which he 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 sine. See SINE.