In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ANGLICISM
Anglicism, Britishism
(noun) a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
Anglicism, Briticism, Britishism
(noun) an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
anglicism (plural anglicisms)
A word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.
A Briticism.
A cultural aspect typical of the English people.
Coordinate terms
Noun
Anglicism (plural Anglicisms)
Alternative letter-case form of anglicism
Source: Wiktionary
An"gli*cism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. anglicisme.]
1. An English idiom; a phrase or form language peculiar to the English. Dryden.
2. The quality of being English; an English characteristic, custom, or method.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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