Facete

Facete
Facete Fa*cete", a. [L. facetus elegant, fine, facetious; akin to facies. See {Face}, and cf. {Facetious}.] Facetious; witty; humorous. [Archaic] ``A facete discourse.'' --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

``How to interpose'' with a small, smart remark, sentiment facete, or unctuous anecdote. --Prof. Wilson. -- {Fa*cete"ly}, adv. -- {Fa*cete"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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