APPRENTICE
apprentice, learner, prentice
(noun) works for an expert to learn a trade
apprentice
(verb) be or work as an apprentice; “She apprenticed with the great master”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
apprentice (plural apprentices)
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
(historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
(dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
Verb
apprentice (third-person singular simple present apprentices, present participle apprenticing, simple past and past participle apprenticed)
(transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
(transitive) To be an apprentice to.
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*pren"tice, n. Etym: [OE. apprentice, prentice, OF. aprentis, nom. of aprentif, fr. apprendare to learn, L. apprendere, equiv. to apprehendere, to take hold of (by the mind), to comprehend. See Apprehend, Prentice.]
1. One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
2. One not well versed in a subject; a tyro.
3. (Old law)
Definition: A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years' standing, when he might be called to the rank of serjeant. [Obs.] Blackstone.
Ap*pren"tice, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Apprenticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Apprenticing.]
Definition: To bind to, or put under the care of, a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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