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Abnormal, adj. Not conforming to standard. In matters of thought and conduct, to be independent is to be abnormal, to be abnormal is to be detested. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2016). The Devil's Dictionary: T … ▶
Genealogy, n. An account of one's descent from a man who did not particularly care to trace his own.
Duck-bill, n. Your account at your restaurant during the canvas-back season. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2016). The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World, p.48, 谷月社
RIGHTEOUSNESS, n. A sturdy virtue that was once found among the Pantidoodles inhabiting the lower part of the peninsula of Oque. Some feeble attempts were made by returned missionaries to introduce i … ▶
RITE, n. A religious or semi-religious ceremony fixed by law, precept or custom, with the essential oil of sincerity carefully squeezed out of it. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2001). The Unabridged Devil's Dict … ▶

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