facetiae

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noun

Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

“The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini.”

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Meanings

nounfacetiae pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyrareWitty or amusing writings or remarks.

    The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini.

  2. archaiceuphemisticpluralplural onlyIndecent books.

Origin

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

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APA

facetiae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/facetiae

MLA

“facetiae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/facetiae. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “facetiae,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/facetiae.

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