Oxford dictionary definition 00:52 Aug 5, 2015
The term 'journeyman' belongs to the Middle Ages, too, which is another reason why I wouldn't use it to describe a modern institution. However, the Oxford dictionary defines it as: "One who, having served his apprenticeship to a handicraft or trade, is qualified to work at it for days' wages; a qualified mechanic or artisan who works for another. Distinguished on one side from apprentice, on the other from master." From the above definition, especially in terms of being an intermediate stage between an apprentice and a master, this does sound more like the Turkish 'kalfa'. I see Redhouse gives 'assistant master'. |