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FACETIAE

\fˈe͡ɪsʃɪˌiː], \fˈe‍ɪsʃɪˌiː], \f_ˈeɪ_s_ʃ_ɪ__ˌiː]\

Definitions of FACETIAE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Refined witticisms conceived in a spirit of pleasantry.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Witticisms in speaking or writing.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. pl. [Latin] Witty or humorous writings or sayings; witticisms.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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