versed \ˈvərst, ˈvə̄st, ˈvəist\adjective Etymology: Latin versatus (past participle of versare, versari to turn, overturn, occupy oneself, be busy with) + English -ed — more at versatile : acquainted or familiar from experience, study, or practice : practiced, skilled — usually used with in < versed in magnetism and familiar with compasses — K.K.Darrow > < was better versed in diplomatic usage than any of his colleagues — F.A.Ogg & Harold Zink >