In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CHAMFRONS
Noun
chamfrons
plural of chamfron
Source: Wiktionary
CHAMFRON
Cham"fron, n. Etym: [F. chanfrein.] (Anc. Armor)
Definition: The frontlet, or head armor, of a horse. [Written also champfrain and chamfrain.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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