facetiae

fa·ce·ti·ae

noun pl \fə-ˈsē-shē-ˌē, -ˌī\

Definition of FACETIAE

: witty or humorous writings or sayings

Origin of FACETIAE

Latin, from plural of facetia jest, from facetus elegant, witty

First Known Use: 1529

Rhymes with FACETIAE

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