The Devil's Dictionary: Rank

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
RACK
RANSOM

RANK

-n.

Relative elevation in the scale of human worth.

He held at court a rank so high
That other noblemen asked why.
"Because," 'twas answered, "others lack
His skill to scratch the royal back."

- Aramis Jukes

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