Definition of Facetiae:

part of speech: noun plural

Witticisms in speaking or writing.

Usage examples:

• Perhaps, however, the first two would be classed more properly with No. 22- Facetiae and Curiosa, leaving Ballads only under this heading. P. B. M. Allan in "The Book-Hunter at Home".

• Dr. Holmes's more pronouncedly comic verse does not differ specifically from the facetiae of Thomas Hood, but his prominent trait is wit, which is the laughter of the head as humor is of the heart. Henry A. Beers in "Brief History of English and American Literature".

• The truth is that Boz, the engenderer of these facetiae apart from his literary gift, was one of the most brilliant, capable young fellows of his generation. Percy Fitzgerald in "Bardell v. Pickwick".

• 22. Facetiae Curiosa, Books on Gallantry. P. B. M. Allan in "The Book-Hunter at Home".