Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, 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. 2. (n.) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro. 3. (n.) A barrister, considered a learner of law till of sixteen years' standing, when he might be called to the rank of sergeant. 4. (v. t.) To bind to, or put under the care of, a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.

Multi-Version Concordance Apprentice (1 Occurrence) Ezekiel 27:23 Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were thy traffickers. (See JPS)