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fac.

A factotum letter, or a similar kind of ornamentally bordered letter formerly used at the start of a chapter or section of a book.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fæk/
  1. A factotum letter, or a similar kind of ornamentally bordered letter formerly used at the start of a chapter or section of a book.

    rare
Where this word comes from

Clipping of factotum.

noun/fæk/
  1. A faculty within a university.

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

Clipping of faculty.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.