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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions apprentice noun  A trainee, especially in a skilled trade. (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 instruct him. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie. Translations:  French: apprenti German: Lehrling Spanish: aprendiz verb (apprentic, ing) (transitive) To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business. Etymology: Old English apprentice, prentice, Old French aprentis, nom. of aprentif, from apprendare to learn, Latin apprendere, equiv. to apprehendere, to take hold of (by the mind), to comprehend. See Apprehend, Prentice.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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