novelty

Definitions


[ˈnɒvlti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the quality of being new, original, or unusual
(e.g: the novelty of being a married woman wore off)

- a small and inexpensive toy or ornament
(e.g: he bought chocolate novelties to decorate the Christmas tree)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French novelte, from novel ‘new, fresh’ (see novel)




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