The Devil's Dictionary: Pandemonium

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
PALMISTRY
PANTALOONS

PANDEMONIUM

-n.

Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his pride of distinction.

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