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The Devil's Dictionary
The Devil's Dictionary
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THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY is a humorous dictionary of more than 1,000 English words redefined.
Composed by Ambrose Bierce, a well-known 19th century author, journalist, and humorist, Bierce wrote the dictionary over several decades, perhaps beginning as early as 1868. THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY was first published in 1911.
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Conservative--(noun) A statesman who is enamoured of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others.
Lawyer--(noun) One skilled in circumvention of the law.
Composed by Ambrose Bierce, a well-known 19th century author, journalist, and humorist, Bierce wrote the dictionary over several decades, perhaps beginning as early as 1868. THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY was first published in 1911.
Examples:
Conservative--(noun) A statesman who is enamoured of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others.
Lawyer--(noun) One skilled in circumvention of the law.
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