novercal
/nə(ʊ)ˈvəːkl/Now rare
adjective
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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- percussion
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- percussion blow
- percussion cap
- percussion drill
- percussion figure
- percussion gun
- percussion gun-lock
- percussion hammer
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