In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ARATION
A*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. aratio, fr. arare to plow.]
Definition: Plowing; tillage. [R.] Lands are said to be in a state of aration when they are under tillage. Brande.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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