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1.                 From The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906):
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   PALACE, n.  A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great
   official.  The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church
   is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a
   field, or wayside.  There is progress.