shavetail

/ˈʃeɪvteɪl/
noun
  1. A new or inexperienced person, especially a young military officer or a novice in a trade.
    • In the workshop, the shavetail was still learning how to use the tools.
    • The shavetail lieutenant was nervous giving his first orders.
    • The veteran soldiers teased the shavetail for his lack of experience.
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