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facetiae

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fa·ce·ti·ae  (f-ssh-)
pl.n.
Witty or humorous writings and sayings.
[Latin factiae, pl. of factia, jest; see facetious.]
facetiae [fəˈsiːʃɪˌiː]
pl n
1. (Literature / Rhetoric) humorous or witty sayings
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) obscene or coarsely witty books
[from Latin: jests, plural of facētia witticism, from facētus elegant]
facetiae
1. amusing or witty writings and remarks.
2. coarsely witty stories or books. — facetious, adj.
See also: Humor


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