prentice

¹

[ pren-tis ]

noun

, Informal.

1. apprentice.

Prentice

²

[ pren-tis ]

noun

1. a male given name.

prentice

/ ˈprɛntɪs /

noun

1. an archaic word for apprentice

Other Words From

• under·prentice noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prentice¹

1250–1300; Middle English; aphetic form of apprentice

Example Sentences

“Is this young gentleman one of the ’prentices or articled ones of your office?” asked the turnkey, with a grin at Mr. Wemmick’s humour.

From Literature

Vetch had been made sorcerer this fall and was a prentice no more, but that set no barrier between them.

From Literature

So I sat about the courtyard and the stable, and like a good prentice, I waited.

From Literature

Cob peered closely at the newer, more attentive member of his small audience, the smith’s prentice.

From Literature

With enough coin, we could buy ’prentice glassblowers and glaziers in Myr, bring them north, offer them their freedom for teaching their art to some of our recruits.

From Literature

Related Words

• beginner
• learner
• neophyte
• newcomer
• pupil
• trainee