Possible Definitions:
1. Novel (a.) Of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
2. Novel (a.) That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
3. Novel (a.) News; fresh tidings.
4. Novel (a.) 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.
5. Novel (a.) A new or supplemental constitution. See the Note under Novel, a.
