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pupil (1)

pu·pil [ pyp'l ] (plural pu·pils)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. student: a young student, taught at school or by a private teacher

2. follower or student of somebody: a student who learns from a mentor or other person who is skilled, knowledgeable, or experienced
a pupil of Jung

3. law trainee barrister: somebody who trains to become a barrister in Canada or the United Kingdom

[14th century. < Latin pupillus "little boy" < pupus "boy"]
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