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facetiae en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (plural, plural-only, rare) Witty or amusing writings or remarks.
   • The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini.
2. (archaic, euphemistic, plural, plural-only) Indecent books.