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.

A*dept", a. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.

Beaus adept in everything profound.
Cowper.