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verbversedvers·ing
Definition of VERSE
transitive verb
: to familiarize by close association, study, or experience <well versed in the theater>
Origin of VERSE
back-formation from versed, from Latin versatus, past participle of versari to be active, be occupied (in), passive of versare to turn
First Known Use: 1599
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