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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Versant, adj. [17th c. Eng. versant (1645).] a. Concerned about (something). b. Knowledgeable, experienced, versed in (something). —a. 1668-9 Fraser Lawfulness Separ. 105.
Their greatest care to be versant about their stipend —b. 1677 Lauder Notices Affairs I 177.
The present Provest was not versant in such affairs 1699 Fountainhall Decis. II 44.
The lords use to adhibit the advice of such as be most versant and seen therein
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