First Known Use: 14th century
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1prentice
noun pren·tice \ˈpren-təs\
Definition of PRENTICE
: apprentice 1, learner
— prentice adjective
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Origin of PRENTICE
Middle English prentis, short for apprentis
2prentice
verb
pren·ticedpren·tic·ing
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