n. 1 a a probationary member of a religious order, before the taking of vows. b a new convert. 2 a beginner; an inexperienced person. 3 an animal that has not won a major prize in a competition.
[ ME f. OF f. L novicius f. novus new ]
n. 1 a a probationary member of a religious order, before the taking of vows. b a new convert. 2 a beginner; an inexperienced person. 3 an animal that has not won a major prize in a competition.
[ ME f. OF f. L novicius f. novus new ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012