Novel

nov'el, a. Of recent origin or introduction; of kind not before known; unusual: strange; new.— A fictitious narrative, intended to exhibit the operation of the pa ions, esp. of love. (Law.) A new supplemental constitution. — Nov'elette, -ef, n. small novel. — Nov'elist, n. A writer of novels. Nov'elty, -el-tT, n. Quality of being novel; newnes; a new or strange thing. — Nov'ice, -is, re. One new in any busine ; a beginner; one newly ceived into the church. (Eccl.) One who has tered a convent, nunnery, etc^, but has not taken the vow.— Novi'tiate, -visli'I-at, re. State or cond i- Hon of being, etc.; time of probation in a religious house before taking the vows; a probationer, novice; place where novices live or are trained.