In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
BAISEMAINS
Etymology
Noun
baisemains pl (plural only)
(obsolete) respects; compliments
Source: Wiktionary
Baise"mains`, n. pl. Etym: [F., fr. baiser to kiss + mains hands.]
Definition: Respects; compliments. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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