MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the
foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- 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... - 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... - ACCORD, n. Harmony.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - TRUCE, n. Friendship.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - IMPUNITY, n. Wealth.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - MANICHEISM, n. The ancient Persian doctrine of an incessant warfare
between Good and Evil.
When Good gave up the fight the Persians joined the... - 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... - EJECTION, n. An approved remedy for the disease of garrulity.
It is also much used in cases of extreme poverty. ... - FOREFINGER, n. The finger commonly used in pointing out two
malefactors.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's...
