noun
Uncommon
prentice
Prentice (noun) means an older, now mostly historical or literary word for an apprentice. Example: “The old blacksmith took on a young prentice to learn the trade.”
noun
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An older, now mostly historical or literary word for an apprentice.
"The old blacksmith took on a young prentice to learn the trade."
How to use prentice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for apprentice, rarely used in modern speech.
When to use it
Archaic or literary; "apprentice" is the normal modern word.
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Word forms
- Plural
- prentices
- Third person singular
- prentices
- Past tense
- prenticed
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Etymology
A worn-down Middle English form of apprentice.
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What does “prentice” mean?
The word “prentice” means an older, now mostly historical or literary word for an apprentice. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for apprentice, rarely used in modern speech.
How do you use “prentice” in a sentence?
Here is “prentice” used in a sentence: “The old blacksmith took on a young prentice to learn the trade.”
What is another word for “prentice”?
Words with a similar meaning to “prentice” include apprentice and 'prentice.
What part of speech is “prentice”?
“Prentice” is a noun.
Where does the word “prentice” come from?
The word “prentice” comes from Middle English. A worn-down Middle English form of apprentice.
Is “prentice” a common word?
“Prentice” is an uncommon word in modern English.
