The Devil’s Dictionary provides online access to Ambrose Bierce’s published entries.
Wiktionary
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Wiktionary vs Wordnik
How do Wiktionary and Wordnik compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Wiktionary | Wordnik |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Wiktionary provides searchable dictionary entries across many language editions. | Wordnik provides a dictionary, word search, community entries and a daily word feature. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | — |
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