In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CEREVIS
Cer"e*vis (ser"e*vis; G. tser`e*ves"), n. [G., fr. L. cerevisia, cervisia, beer.]
Definition: A small visorless cap, worn by members of German student corps. It is made in the corps colors, and usually bears the insignia of the corps.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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