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n.
The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
n.
A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone.
n.
That quality of the imagination which gives to ideas an incongruous or fantastic turn, and tends to excite laughter or mirth by ludicrous images or representations; a playful fancy; facetiousness.
v. t.
To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.
a.
Having numerous facets; -- said of the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
n.
One of the facets of a compound eye of any arthropod.
a.
Having facets.
n.
A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond.
imp. & p. p.
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a.
Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.
n.
See Facet, n.
adv.
Facetiously; wittily.
n.
One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag; a droll.
n.
Especially, possessing wit or humor; good at repartee; droll; facetious; sometimes, sarcastic; as, a witty remark, poem, and the like.
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n.
Polite wit; facetiousness.
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Facetiousness; jocularity.
a.
Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.
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Facetious; witty; humorous.
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Cut flat on the reverse, and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows; -- said of diamonds and other precious stones. See Rose diamond, under Rose. Cf. Brilliant, n.
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