In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CORDIALITY
amity, cordiality
(noun) a cordial disposition
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cordiality (countable and uncountable, plural cordialities)
The quality of being cordial.
A friendly utterance.
Synonyms
• affability, amiability, friendliness, warmth
Anagrams
• radiolytic
Source: Wiktionary
Cor*dial"i*ty (k, n.; pl. Cordialities (-t. Etym: [LL. cordialitas, fr. cordialis sincere: cf. F. cordialité.]
1. Relation to the heart. [Obs.] That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or reference unto the heart, will much be doubted. Sir T. Browne.
2. Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard; heartiness. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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