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Facetiae

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Noun
  1. 1
    Witty or amusing writings or remarks. plural, plural-only, rare

    "The Facetiae of Poggio Bracciolini."

  2. 2
    Indecent books. archaic, euphemistic, plural, plural-only

Etymology

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

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