Main Entry:

¹ap·pren·tice

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈpren-təs\

Function:

noun

Usage:

often attributive

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 calling2: an inexperienced person : novice <an apprentice in cooking>

— ap·pren·tice·ship \-tə(sh)-ˌship, -təs-ˌship\ noun