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facetiae.

Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

    plural · plural-only · rare
    The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini.
  2. Indecent books.

    archaic · euphemistic · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

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

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