NOVICE


Meaning of NOVICE in English

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.