adept

n. [ L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), &unr_;he who has obtained an art, p. p. of adipsci to arrive &unr_;at, to obtain; ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt. ] One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient. [ 1913 Webster ]

Beaus adept in everything profound. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. adeptio. See Adept, a. ] An obtaining; attainment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

In the wit and policy of the capitain consisteth the chief adeption of the victory. Grafton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A skilled alchemist. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]