novercal-, noverca-
(Latin: stepmother)
novercal
1. Relating to, or characteristic of a stepmother.
2. Pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother.
2. Pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother.
novercant
Having characteristics attributed to a stepmother; hostile.
An exaggerated hatred of a stepmother: James never did like his father's new wife, and, although he tried to overcome his novercaphobia, this revulsion persisted for a very long time!
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