ACADEME, n. An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught.
ACADEMY, n. [from ACADEME] A modern school where football is taught.
ACQUAINTANCE, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.
ADMIRATION, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.
ALONE, adj. In bad company.
APOLOGIZE, v.i. To lay the foundation for a future offence.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Devil's Dictionary
Some gems from Ambrose Bierce:
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