Apprentice

n. [O. Eng. aprentys, O. Fr. & Pr. apprentis, apprentiz, L. Lat. apprenticicius, from Lat. apprehendere, equiv. to apprehendere, to take hold of by the mind, to comprehend, Fr. apprendre, Pr. apprendre, Sp. aprender, It. apprendere, to learn. Cf. APPREHEND.]

1. One who is bound by indentures to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn his art, mystery, or occupation, in which his master is bound to instruct him. Cowell.
2. (Old Law.) A barrister, considered a learner of law till sixteen years standing, when he might be called to the degree of serjeant. Blackstone.