— freshmanship , n.
/fresh"meuhn/ , n. , pl. freshmen , adj.
n.
1. a student in the first year of the course at a university, college, or high school.
2. a novice; beginner.
adj.
3. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a freshman: to outgrow one's freshman attitudes.
4. lacking seniority or experience; junior: a freshman senator.
5. required of or suitable for freshmen: freshman courses.
6. initial; first: This is my freshman year with the company.
[ 1540-50; FRESH + -MAN ]
Usage . See -man .