Novices
[nov-is] /ˈnɒv ɪs/
noun
1.
a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; tyro:
a novice in politics.
2.
a person who has been received into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows.
3.
a person newly become a church member.
4.
a recent convert to Christianity.
/ˈnɒvɪs/
noun
1.
2.
a probationer in a religious order
3.
a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level, etc
4.
a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races
n.
mid-14c., “probationer in a religious order,” from Old French novice “beginner” (12c.), from Medieval Latin novicius, noun use of Latin novicius “newly imported, newly arrived, inexperienced” (of slaves), from novus “new” (see new). Meaning “inexperienced person” is attested from early 15c.
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