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.
An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.
A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
An insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago.
Emergent or rising.
Untried or inexperienced.