Adept \A*dept"\, n. [L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), ?he who
   has obtained an art, p. p. of adipsci to arrive ?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.
   
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Adept \A*dept"\, a.
   Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
   
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         Beaus adept in everything profound.      --Cowper.
   
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