In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ATREDE
At*rede, v. t. Etym: [OE. at (AS. æt) out + rede.]
Definition: To surpass in council. [Obs.] Men may the olde atrenne, but hat atrede. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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