pupilage

[ pyoo-puh-lij ]

noun

1. the state or period of being a pupil; tutelage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pupilage¹

First recorded in 1580–90; pupil ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

Having been from his childhood under English pupilage, he has been brought up as a Christian, and finds it to his taste to reside in England, where he is able to live in splendor, and is a great favorite at court.

From Project Gutenberg

But, after two years of this sort of pupilage, a fire having injured some machinery in a small silk-mill at Macclesfield, Brindley was sent to bring away the damaged pieces; and, by his suggestions on that occasion, he showed to Mr. Milner, the mill superintendent, an intelligence that caused his master to be applied to for Brindley's aid in a certain part of the repairs.

From Project Gutenberg

The work was immediately put in hand; the services of Mr. Pentelow's friend, Mr. George Jackson, were engaged as chief of the construction staff; and just before sailing, Mr. Jackson bethought himself of young Pentelow, now near the end of his pupilage, and offered him his first job.

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In spite of the tyrannic cares of their jealous guides, mankind seem desirous to burst from the pupilage, wherein so many causes combine to retain them.

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An unpretentious tenement near Sloane Square was Byron's home during his pupilage with Dr. Glennie.

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