Associations to the word «Novice»

Wiktionary

NOVICE, noun. A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject. [from 14th c.]
NOVICE, noun. ​(religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation. [from 14th c.]

Dictionary definition

NOVICE, noun. Someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows.
NOVICE, noun. Someone new to a field or activity.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy