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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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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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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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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