NOVEL (2)

novel (2). Novel, n. a feigned story or tale, a law to the code

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Nov″el, n. [[F. nouvelle. See Novel, a.]] 1. 1. That which is new or unusual; a novelty.
2. 2. pl. News; fresh tidings.
Some came of curiosity to hear some novels. Latimer. 3. 3. 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. Dryden.
4. 4. [[L. novellae (sc. constitutiones): cf. F. novelles.]] (Law) A new or supplemental constitution. See the Note under Novel, a.