The Devil's Dictionary: Brandy

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
BRAIN
BRIDE

BRANDY

-n.

A cordial composed of one part thunder-and-lightning, one part remorse, two parts bloody murder, one part death-hell-and-the- grave and four parts clarified Satan. Dose, a headful all the time. Brandy is said by Dr. Johnson to be the drink of heroes. Only a hero will venture to drink it.

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