- (a.) Of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
- (a.) That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
- (a.) News; fresh tidings.
- (a.) A fictitious tale or narrative, professing to be conformed to real life; especially, one intended to exhibit the operation of the passions, and particularly of love.
- (a.) A new or supplemental constitution. See the Note under Novel, a.
- (a.) News; fresh tidings.
- (a.) A new or supplemental constitution. See the Note under Novel, a.
- (a.) A fictitious tale or narrative, professing to be conformed to real life; especially, one intended to exhibit the operation of the passions, and particularly of love.
- (a.) That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
- (a.) Of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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