Related:

• Bride, n.: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• ACCORD, n. Harmony. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• IMPUNITY, n. Wealth. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• TRUCE, n. Friendship. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• BACK, n. That part of your friend which it is your privilege to contemplate in your adversity.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• DUCK-BILL, n. Your account at your restaurant during the canvas-back season.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• ACCORDION, n. An instrument in harmony with the sentiments of an assassin.
  -- Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's Dictionary...