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• DRAGOON, n. A soldier who combines dash and steadiness in so equal measure that he makes his advances on foot and his retreats on horseback.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• Grammar, n. A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• ACCORD, n. Harmony. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• TRUCE, n. Friendship. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• IMPUNITY, n. Wealth. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• MANICHEISM, n. The ancient Persian doctrine of an incessant warfare between Good and Evil.
  When Good gave up the fight the Persians joined the victorious Opposition....
• BARRACK, n. A house in which soldiers enjoy a portion of that of which it is their business to deprive others.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• EJECTION, n. An approved remedy for the disease of garrulity.
  It is also much used in cases of extreme poverty. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• FOREFINGER, n. The finger commonly used in pointing out two malefactors.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...