Definition

Instructed or knowing by reading; versed in books; learned. A poet . . . well read in Longinus. Addison.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

READ (noun)

Rennet. See 3d Reed. [Prov. Eng.]

READ (verb)

1. To advise; to counsel. [Obs.] See Rede. Therefore, I read thee, get to God's word, and thereby try all doctrine. Tyndale. 2. To interpret; to expl...