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Definition of Apprentice
1. Noun. Works for an expert to learn a trade.
Generic synonyms: Beginner, Initiate, Novice, Tiro, Tyro
Specialized synonyms: Printer's Devil
Derivative terms: Apprenticeship, Learn
2. Verb. Be or work as an apprentice. "She apprenticed with the great master"
Definition of Apprentice
1. n. 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. v. t. To bind to, or put under the care of, a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
Definition of Apprentice
1. [v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES]
Medical Definition of Apprentice
1. 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. A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years' standing, when he might be called to the rank of serjeant. Origin: 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)