pupilage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pupilage
Example Sentences
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His pupilage with Sir Joshua prevented his falling into the washed leather and warm drab errors of tone that then distinguished the English school of historical painting.
From Art in England Notes and Studies by Cook, Dutton
Dino is in a state of pupilage," he said, slightly, finding that Brian seemed to expect an answer; "the rules which bind him are very strict.
From Under False Pretences A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline
Down to the year 1832, the system of common law pleading and practice supplied the student, during the greater period of his pupilage, with little else than the most degrading and unprofitable drudgery.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 by Various
Strong-willed or not, he would have to leave things alone during his pupilage.
From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
Having advanced so far as a village council, and arrived at the stage of managing their own affairs, having, in fact, emerged from pupilage, next comes a question for the council.
From The Hills and the Vale by Jefferies, Richard
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