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单词 novercal
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Definition of novercal in English:

novercal

adjective nə(ʊ)ˈvəːkl
rare
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of a stepmother; stepmotherly. Frequently in extended use: cruel, malicious, hostile (usually derogatory).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin novercālis of or belonging to a stepmother, characteristic of a stepmother from noverca stepmother + -ālis.

 
 

Definition of novercal in US English:

novercal

adjectivenə(ʊ)ˈvəːkl
rare
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of a stepmother; stepmotherly. Frequently in extended use: cruel, malicious, hostile (usually derogatory).

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin novercālis of or belonging to a stepmother, characteristic of a stepmother from noverca stepmother + -ālis.

 
 
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