a. [ L. novercalis, from noverca a stepmother. ] Of or pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]
[みずしょうばい, mizushoubai] (n) (1) chancy trade (business) with a high turnover rate and uncertain profitability; (2) the entertainment, eating, and drinking business; (3) the night entertainment (nightlife) business