Prescription: A physician's guess at what will best prolong the situation with least harm to the patient.
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PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method ... of obtaining money by false pretences by 'reading character' in the wrinkles of the hand. The pretence is not altogether false... for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word 'dupe.'Ambrose Bierce
SACRED, adj. Dedicated to some religious purpose having a divine character inspiring solemn thoughts or emotions as ... the Cow in India the Crocodile, the Cat and the Onion of ancient Egypt.
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AGITATOR, n. A statesman who shakes the fruit trees of his neighbors to dislodge the worms.
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ADORE, v.t. To venerate expectantly.
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ROBBER, n. A candid man of affairs.
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PHOENIX, n. The classical prototype of the modern 'small hot bird.'
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