Apprentice

1. One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
2. One not well versed in a subject; a tyro.
3. A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years' standing, when he might be called to the rank of serjeant. (Old law) [Obs.]

imp. & p. p. Apprenticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Apprenticing

1. To bind to, or put under the care of, a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.