English word disciple comes from Latin discere, Old English (ca. 450-1100) discipula, and later Latin discipulus (Student, pupil, disciple.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| discere | Latin (lat) | |
| discipula | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| discipulus | Latin (lat) | Student, pupil, disciple. |
| discipul | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Disciple. Scholar. |
| discipul | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| disciple | English (en) | (obsolete, transitive) To train, educate, teach.. (religion, transitive) To convert (a person) into a disciple. (Ireland) Miserable-looking creature of a man.. A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.. An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc. |