In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DERDOING
Der*do"ing, a. Etym: [See Dere, v. t.]
Definition: Doing daring or chivalrous deeds. [Obs.] "In derdoing arms." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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