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Define the word Facete

"Facete" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

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]