Crossword clues for versed
versed
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
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; knowledgeable; expert.
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 \Versed\, a. [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st Versed.] (Math.) Turned.
Versed sine. See under Sine, and Illust. of Functions.
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.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"practiced, conversant, acquainted," c.1600, from past participle of obsolete verse "to turn over" (a book, subject, etc.) in study or investigation, from Middle French verser "to turn, revolve" as in meditation (12c.), from Latin versare "be employed, busy oneself," literally "to turn to, turn often; think over" (see versus).
Wiktionary
a. knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced
WordNet
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]
Wikipedia
Versed is a book of poetry written by Rae Armantrout and published by Wesleyan University Press in 2009 (see 2009 in poetry). It won the 2009 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry after being named a finalist for the National Book Award. Armantrout is only the third poet to win two out of these three awards in one year.
Usage examples of "versed".
Sir James be not well enough versed in the use of sword and buckler to overcome Sir Malud, for even were his strength the strength of ten men it shall avail him naught without the skill to use it.
Almeryl stretched his arm to the lattice, and drew it open, letting in the soft night wind, and the sound of the fountain and the bulbul and the beam of the stars, and versed to her in the languor of deep love: Whether we die or we live, Matters it now no more: Life has nought further to give: Love is its crown and its core.
He was a brilliant debater, well versed in parliamentary law, and at all points fully equipped for the conflict.
The Upper Wooders therefore made a new effort to get Edi for leader and to win the battle, for against such a large army only a well prepared battle-plan and a general well versed in war could save them, and Edi was the only one who knew how to do both.
The Ketamine, Valium, and Versed paralyzed and relaxed the man, but left his eyes open in a vacant stare.
I paid always the greatest deference, I invited Mr Keekie of Loupinton, who was a sound preacher, and a great expounder of the kittle parts of the Old Testament, being a man well versed in the Hebrew and etymologies, for which he was much reverenced by the old people that delighted to search the Scriptures.
I remember that I am lecturing to the members of a chemical society who are not for the most part versed in advanced mathematics.
In addition to being the Sept leader, she was also a Philodox, which meant she was well versed in all the litany of the Garou and knew every rite necessary to the functioning of the Caern.
He was versed in all forms of that game: the western-Earth two- and three-dimensional variants, the Chinese Choohong-ki, Japanese Shogi, Indian Chaturanga and the hypermodern developments.
She was sufficiently versed in the exercise that her taw responded quickly to her call.
And for long they talked of old times, having much to say because both were old dreamers and well versed in the wonders of incredible places.
No doubt it was difficult for one of immense patristic and theological learning, who was well versed in the historical aspect of the affair as well as profoundly conscious of the reality of his own episcopal commission, to enter the lists with a son of his old friend.
As a rule Eddi Amsel, who was well versed in economics, answered prolixly and with facts which made the employment-promoting plan of the Party and Senate seem unrealistic.
But anyone at all versed in elementary science is very well aware that psychophysical interaction vitiates the law of conservation of energy and of entropy.
Surely no seaworthy galleon had ever been outfitted for battle with the same equipage and weapons she possessed within her cache, but this fine vessel of womanly softness was rigged for a most unusual contest, the entrapment and studied rebuff of no pompous youth, but a man well versed in the art of seduction.