In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CORANT
Co*rant, Co*ran"to, n. Etym: [See Courant.]
Definition: A sprightly but somewhat stately dance, now out of fashion. It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Sir W. temple. Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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