FACETIAE

Etymology

Originated 1520–30 from Latin facētiae, plural of facētia (jest); see facete+-ia and facetious.

Noun

facetiae pl (plural only)

(rare) Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

(archaic, euphemism) Indecent books.

Source: Wiktionary


Fa*ce"ti*æ (, n. pl. Etym: [L., fr. facetus. See Facete.]

Definition: Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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