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• ADVICE, n. The smallest current coin. "The man was in such deep distress," Said Tom, "that I could do no less Than give him good advice.
  Said Jim: "If less could have been done for him I know you well enough, my son, To know that's what you would have done....
• MAGIC, n. An art of converting superstition into coin.
  There are other arts serving the same high purpose, but the discreet lexicographer does not name them....
• ACCORD, n. Harmony. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• HERS, pron. His. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• IMPUNITY, n. Wealth. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• Once, adv.: Enough. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• OTHERWISE, adv. No better. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• REALLY, adv. Apparently. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
• TRUCE, n. Friendship. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary