adj news; fresh tidings.
2. novel ·adj that which is new or unusual; a novelty.
3. novel ·adj a new or supplemental constitution. ·see the note under novel, ·adj.
4. novel ·adj of recent origin or introduction; not ancient; new; hence, out of the ordinary course; unusual; strange; surprising.
5. 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.