A Stoopid Question...

[Mike Johnston]

Frank wrote:

> Can anyone tell me where the term "tyro" (meaning, as far as I know, a
> novice - I've seen it most often referring to photographers) comes from?
> 
> I've always wondered...


It's from the Latin "tiro" (long "i") meaning "recruit."

--Mike

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