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Ambrose Bierce

The Devil's Dictionary (or The Cynic's Wordbook: Unabridged with all the Definitions)

The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce. Originally published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book, it features Bierce's witty and often ironic spin on many common English words.
235 printed pages
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    Hilarious, you can quote it endlessly

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Quotes

  • matsievskyavjobhas quoted11 years ago
    BORE, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
  • Kerrihas quoted6 years ago
    GHOST, n. The outward and visible sign of an inward fear.
  • YanaLeehas quotedlast month
    ZIGZAG, v.t. To move forward uncertainly, from side to side, as one carrying the white man's burden

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