Novel

nov'el, a. Of recent origin or introduction of a kind not before known; unusual; strange; new. — n. A fictitious narrative, intended to exhibit the operation of the pa ions, esp. of love. {Law.) A new or supplemental constitution. [OF. L. no vellus, dim. of nov us = E. new, q. v.] — Novelette', -et', n. A small novel. [F.] — NoVelist, n. A writer of novels.— Nov'elty, -el-ti, n. Quality of being novel newne ; a new or strange thing. [ME. noveltee, OF. nov elite it, L. novel litas.] — Novice, n. One new in any busine a beginner one newly received into the church. {Eccl.) One who has entered a convent, nunnery, etc., but has not taken the vow. [F. L. novieius, -tins.] — Novi'tiate, -vigh'T-at, n. State or condition of being, etc.; time of probation in a religious house before taking the vows; a probationer, novice; place where novices live or are trained. [F. nov it i at.] November, Novenary, Novennial, etc. See under Nones.