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    Facete , 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