Novice left by one making money (7)

I believe the answer is:

learner

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'novice' is the definition.
(I know that learner is a type of novice)

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(Other definitions for learner that I've seen before include "One with an L-plate" , "He displays the L-plate" , "Tyro" , "Acquirer of knowledge" , "neophyte" .)

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