Novel

nov′el, adj. new: unusual: strange.— n. that which is new: a new or supplemental constitution or decree, i ued by certain Roman emperors, as Just in i an, after their authentic publications of law (also Novell′a ): a fictitious prose narrative or tale presenting a picture of real life, esp. of the emotional crises in the life-history of the men and women portrayed.— n. Novelette′ , a small novel.— v.t. Nov′elise , to change by introducing novelties: to put into the form of novels.— v.i. to make innovations.— n. Nov′elist , a novel-writer: an innovator.— adj. Novelist′ic .— n. Nov′elty , newne : unusual appearance: anything new, strange, or different from anything before:— pl. Nov′elties . [O. Fr. novel (Fr. nouveau )—L. no vellus — nov us .]