The Collaborative International Dictionary
Faceteness
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.
``How to interpose'' with a small, smart remark,
sentiment facete, or unctuous anecdote.
--Prof.
Wilson.
-- Fa*cete"ly, adv. -- Fa*cete"ness, n.