Definition of "prentices" [prentices]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prentice. (verb)

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• "Betson was helped by Stonor's three assistants or 'prentices', as they call themselves, Thomas Henham, Goddard Oxbridge, and Thomas Howlake, for the last of whom he had a warm corner in his heart, because the young man was gentle to little Katherine Riche."
• "On the impulse, I turned and went aft, along the deck to the 'prentices' berth."
• "They were all dressed alike, and in the fashion which in that day prevailed among serving-men and "prentices" 1-that is to say, each had on the crown of his head a flat black cap about the size of a saucer, which was not useful as a covering, it being of such scanty dimensions, neither was it ornamental; from beneath it the hair fell, unparted, to the middle of the forehead, and was cropped straight around; a clerical band at the neck; a blue gown that fitted closely and hung as low as the knees or lower; full sleeves; a broad red belt; bright yellow stockings, gartered above the knees; low shoes with large metal buckles."