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| apprentice | |
| 1. n. A trainee, especially in a skilled trade. |  |
| 2. n. (historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to | |
| 3. n. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie. | |
| 4. v. To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business. | |
| 5. v. To be an apprentice to. | |
| Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio. | |
