facet

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n. Faceting. ] To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. facette, dim. of face face. See Face. ] 1. A little face; a small, plane surface; as, the facets of a diamond. [ Written also facette. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Anat.) A smooth circumscribed surface; as, the articular facet of a bone. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Arch.) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Zool.) One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]

a. Having facets. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ L., fr. facetus. See Facete. ] Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ. ] 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.

-- Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv. -- Fa*ce"tious*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]