Devil's Dictionary

Bierce''s classic work of satirical wit and Steadman''s pointed pen redefine the way we see even the seemingly simplest of terms.
Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from but not well enough to lend to. Bride, n.: A woman with a great future behind her. Consult, v: To seek another''s approval of a course already decided on.
Ambrose Bierce''s "dictionary" of epigrams, essa...