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Definition of Apprentice

1. Noun. Works for an expert to learn a trade.

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apprentice

appreciatory apprehend apprehended apprehender apprehending apprehends apprehensible apprehensibly apprehension apprehensions

apprehensive apprehensive apprehensively apprehensiveness apprentice (current term) apprentice (current term) apprentice(a) apprenticed apprentices apprenticeship

apprenticeships apprenticing appress appressed appressed appresses appressoria appressorium apprest apprisal

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