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.
"How to interpose" with a small, smart remark, sentiment facete, or unctuous anecdote.
Prof. Wilson.
-- Fa*cete"ly, adv. -- Fa*cete"ness, n.
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