In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CODILLE
Etymology
Noun
codille (uncountable)
(obsolete, card games) The winning of the majority of tricks in the game of ombre.
Anagrams
• Cedillo, collide, collied
Source: Wiktionary
Co*dille", n. Etym: [F. codile.]
Definition: A term at omber, signifying that the game is won. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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