pupilage

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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

During my pupilage, I had read hard, and devoted every energy to the mastery of a difficult profession, and ever since that period I had pursued a rigid course of study.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 446 Volume 18, New Series, July 17, 1852 by Chambers, William

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

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

After four years' pupilage, I was not surprised to learn that he had already been to hear the new instrumentalist.

From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling