In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ARRASES
Noun
arrases
plural of arras
Source: Wiktionary
ARRAS
Ar"ras, n. Etym: [From Arras the capital of Artois, in the French Netherlands.]
Definition: Tapestry; a rich figured fabric; especially, a screen or hangings of heavy cloth with interwoven figures. Stateliest couches, with rich arras spread. Cowper. Behind the arras I'll convey myself. Shak.
Ar"ras, v. t.
Definition: To furnish with an arras. Chapman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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