facetiae

noun — 2 senses

facetiae

noun

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

1

Rare Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

  • The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini.
2

Archaic, Euphemistic Indecent books.

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