facetiae

[ fuh-see-shee-ee ]

/ fəˈsi ʃiˌi /

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plural noun

amusing or witty remarks or writings.

Older Use. pornographic books or other writings.

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Origin of facetiae

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin, plural of facētia “something witty, a joke”; see facete, -ia

Words nearby facetiae

facet, facete, facetectomy, face that launched a thousand ships, Was this the, face the music, facetiae, face time, facetious, facet joint, face-to-face, face towel

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How to use facetiae in a sentence

The second room, announced by the word "Counting-Room" on its door, harmonized with the grim facetiae of its neighbor.
Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau|Honore de Balzac
Andrea was something of a wit and is quoted in the Facetiae of Domenichi.
The Popes and Science|James J. Walsh
Maurepas is credited with contributions to the collection of facetiae known as the trennes de la Saint Jean (2nd ed., 1742).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 8|Various
Even Pembury had mistaken its “inmost soul,” for he had placed it in the column devoted to “Facetiae.”
The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's|Talbot Baines Reed

Facetus, facetiae, infacetus, infacetiae are favourite words with Catullus.
The Oxford Book of Latin Verse|Various

British Dictionary definitions for facetiae

facetiae

/ (fəˈsiːʃɪˌiː) /

pl n

humorous or witty sayings

obscene or coarsely witty books

Word Origin for facetiae

C17: from Latin: jests, plural of facētia witticism, from facētus elegant

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