A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
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.
To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
To be an apprentice to.
Someone who sets something in motion.
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
An actor who is present on stage in the first moments of a play.