trained adjective¹. [treɪnd] L16.
[from TRAIN noun¹ + -ED².]
(Of a robe or formal dress) having a train or long trailing section; (of a meteor) having a luminous tail.

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trained ppl adjective². [treɪnd] L16.
[from TRAIN verb + -ED¹.]
1. Drawn or dragged along; fig. enticed. rare (Spenser). Only in L16.

2. Orig. spec., subjected to military discipline, drilled. Now, instructed, educated; made proficient in a specific skill etc. by discipline and instruction. L16.
trained band Hist. = TRAINBAND.

3. Of a plant: caused to grow in a required form or direction. M18.

► Earlier in UNTRAINED.

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trained
adj.
VERBS be
ADV. highly a highly trained army
well The animals have all been well trained.
fully, properly, thoroughly It is important that staff should be properly trained.
adequately | badly, inadequately, poorly | appropriately, suitably | explicitly, specially, specifically | formally | professionally | classically classically trained dancers

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