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.
A*dept", a. Well skilled; completely
versed; thoroughly proficient.
Beaus adept in everything profound.
Cowper.