prentice

1 of 2

noun

pren·​tice ˈpren-təs How to pronounce prentice (audio)
prentice adjective

prentice

2 of 2

verb

prenticed; prenticing

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English prentis, short for apprentis

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prentice was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Prentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prentice. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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