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.
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a. Having facets. [ 1913 Webster ]