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versant

adjective ver·sant \ˈvər-sənt\

Definition of VERSANT

1
archaic :  experienced, practiced
2
:  conversant
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Origin of VERSANT

Latin versant-, versans, present participle of versare, versari to turn, occupy oneself, meditate
First Known Use: 1645

Rhymes with VERSANT

arpent, beurre blanc, croissant, L'Enfant, Mont Blanc, riant, roman, Rouen, savant

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