·adj News; fresh tidings.
II. Novel ·adj That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
III. Novel ·adj A new or supplemental constitution. ·see the Note under Novel, ·adj.
IV. Novel ·adj Of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
V. Novel ·adj A fictitious tale or narrative, professing to be conformed to real life; ·esp., one intended to exhibit the operation of the passions, and particularly of love.