In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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DECLINATORY
De*clin"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [LL. declinatorius, fr. L. declinare: cf. F. déclinatoire.]
Definition: Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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