The Devil's Dictionary

''The Devil's Dictionary'' is a humorous look at English vocabulary by American writer and columnist Ambrose Bierce.

When you first hear the title "The Devil's Dictionary", you may think the book has something to do with Satanism or black magic.
This couldn't be further from the truth. Bierce liked the title because he felt that he was being devilish or mischievous in his satirical treatment of common words and phrases.
Hence, "The Devil's Dictionary" is a satirical rendition ...