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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