What does "facetiae" mean?

Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

What is a synonym for "facetiae"?

Common synonyms include: aphorism, apothegm, bon mot, conceit, crack, epigram.

noun

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Noun

1
Witty or amusing writings or remarks. plural, plural-only, rare
"The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini."
2
Indecent books. archaic, euphemistic, plural, plural-only

"The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini."

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