novi en · NOUN
Etymology
Clipping of novice.
Meanings
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(qualifier:Tonbridge School, slang) A new pupil.
In part it is sensible, requiring a novi to know names of masters, whereabouts of rooms, colours of houses and so on.
1964, Richard Bradley, Tonbridge: a progress report, page 31:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| novis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |