English word apprentice comes from Latin apprehendere, and later Old French aprentis (Apprentice.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| apprehendere | Latin (lat) | |
| apprendo | Late Latin (LL) | |
| apprendere | Latin (lat) | |
| aprandre | Old French (fro) | |
| aprentif | Old French (fro) | |
| aprentis | Old French (fro) | Apprentice. |
| apprentice | English (en) | (transitive) To be an apprentice to.. (transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.. (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 [...] |