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单词 facetiae
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Definition of facetiae in English:

facetiae

plural noun fəˈsiːʃɪiːfəˈsēSHēˌē
  • 1dated Pornographic literature.

    〈旧〉色情文学

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But a certain number, following in the footsteps of the Latin Facetiae, harbour a sense of wit and subtlety beneath apparent crudity.
    • It also contains a number of quibbles or jeux de mots, and a still greater number of facetiae, idle and licentious stories.
  • 2archaic Humorous or witty sayings.

    〈古〉打趣话,诙谐妙语

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The primary object of these anecdotes, facetiae and riddles was to occupy idle hours.

Origin

Early 16th century: from Latin, plural of facetia 'jest', from facetus 'witty'.

Definition of facetiae in US English:

facetiae

plural nounfəˈsēSHēˌē
  • 1dated Pornographic literature.

    〈旧〉色情文学

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It also contains a number of quibbles or jeux de mots, and a still greater number of facetiae, idle and licentious stories.
    • But a certain number, following in the footsteps of the Latin Facetiae, harbour a sense of wit and subtlety beneath apparent crudity.
  • 2archaic Humorous or witty sayings.

    〈古〉打趣话,诙谐妙语

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The primary object of these anecdotes, facetiae and riddles was to occupy idle hours.

Origin

Early 16th century: from Latin, plural of facetia ‘jest’, from facetus ‘witty’.

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