n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' pren-t ə s
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English aprentis, from Anglo-French apprentiz, from aprendre to learn, from Latin apprendere, apprehendere
Date: 14th century
1 a : one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade b : one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling
2 : an inexperienced person : NOVICE <an apprentice in cooking>
– ap · pren · tice · ship \ -t ə (sh)- ˌ ship, -t ə s- ˌ ship \ noun