pupilage

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An unpretentious tenement near Sloane Square was Byron's home during his pupilage with Dr. Glennie.

From A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors by Wolfe, Theodore F. (Theodore Frelinghuysen)

He repudiated the notion that they needed any pupilage from the general Government in the management of public affairs.

From The Middle Period 1817-1858 by Burgess, John William

The doctors of Ancient Rome took no regular course of study, nor were any standards specified, but as a rule knowledge was acquired by pupilage to a practising physician, for which a honorarium was paid.

From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands

The transition of the son from the pupilage of childhood and youth to the independence of manhood is often trying to the filial relation.

From Hooking Watermelons 1898 by Bellamy, Edward

The period of pupilage is a fortnight spent in retreat, on a dietary of milk and fruits.

From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar