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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Versed \Versed\, adjective [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}, adjective] 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.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Versed \Versed\, adjective [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st {Versed}.] (Math.) Turned.
{Versed sine}. See under {Sine}, and Illust. of {Functions}.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Verse \Verse\, verb (used with an object) [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) 2.0 [wn]:
versed
adjective: thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience; "well versed in classical languages" [syn: {knowledgeable}] [ant: {unversed}]
noun: an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures [syn: {midazolam}]
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