FACETIAE
Fa*ce"ti*æ (, n. pl. Etym: [L., fr. facetus. See Facete.]

Defn: Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.

FACETIOUS
Fa*ce"tious, a. Etym: [Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.]

1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.

2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a
facetious story or reply.
— Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv.
— Fa*ce"tious*ness, n.

FACETTE
Fa*cette", n. Etym: [F.]

Defn: See Facet, n.

FACEWORK
Face"work`, n.

Defn: The material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building; facing.

FACIA
Fa"ci*a, n. (Arch.)