well-ˈpractised, ppl. a.
Skilled through long or good practice.
| 1596 Spenser F.Q. vi. ix. 43 He through long and perfect industry, Therein well practisd was. 1597 Shakes. 2 Hen. IV, v. ii. 121, I will..humble my Intents, To your well-practis'd, wise Directions. 1633 Ford Love's Sacrif. ii. E 3 b, He's a well practiz'd gamester. 1634 Milton Comus 310 Without the sure guess of well-practiz'd feet. 1701 Norris Ideal World i. i. 21 A well-practised Musitian. 1845 J. Coulter Adv. Pacific xii. 159 They..paddle [the canoe] with a well-practised arm. 1855 Tennyson Maud i. iv. vii, An eye well-practised in nature. |