APPRENTICE


Meaning of APPRENTICE in English

■ noun a person learning a trade from a skilled employer.

■ verb employ as an ~.

Derivatives

~ship noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. aprentis , from apprendre 'learn', from L. apprehendere (see apprehend ).

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