whats an apprentice?

ap·pren·tice (-prnts)

n.

1. One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business.

2. One who is learning a trade or occupation, especially as a member of a labor union.

3. A beginner; a learner.

tr.v. ap·pren·ticed, ap·pren·tic·ing, ap·pren·tic·es

To place or take on as a beginner or learner.

Johnny tremain works as an apprentice to a silversmith

(Mr. Lapham).