Both Uses of
novel
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- Kit had no idea that her methods were novel and surprising.
p. 84.3 *novel = new
- The idea of cutting and sewing a dress by herself was novel and exciting.
p. 171.7
Definitions:
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(1)
(novel as in: a novel situation) new and original -- typically something considered good
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(2)
(meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) meaning too common or too rare to warrant focus:
More commonly, novel is used as a noun to refer to a work of fiction that is published as a book. In the form novelty, the word can refer to an inexpensive, mass-produced item of interest such as a toy, trinket, or item given away to advertise.