2. To exercise; to train by practice.

The youthful sailors thus with early care

Their arms experience, and for sea prepare.

Harte.

To experience religion (Theol.), to become a convert to the doctrines of Christianity; to yield to the power of religious truth.

Ex*pe"ri*enced (-enst), p. p. & a. Taught by practice or by repeated observations; skillful or wise by means of trials, use, or observation; as, an experienced physician, workman, soldier; an experienced eye.

The ablest and most experienced statesmen.

Bancroft.

Ex*pe"ri*en*cer (-en-s?r), n. 1. One who experiences.

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