shavetail

noun

Meaning

An inexperienced person, especially a newly-commissioned military officer.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tenderfoot(English)rookie(English)shaveling(English)freshling(English)apprentice(English)feather merchant(English)green hand(English)nugget(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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