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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Novellité, n. [OF. novellité, late L. novellitas, and cf. e.m.E. novellitie (1617).] A novel or unwonted act. —1456 Hay I. 279/17.
That na man do till othir dishonour, schame na vilany, na injure, na new novelliteis
